Culinary Associate

Brookdale Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living solutions in the United States, recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity and workplace excellence. Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in both 2024 and 2025, Brookdale is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally. The company specializes in providing senior care services within a network of 589 communities as of late 2025, offering residents a comfortable, home-like atmosphere enriched with engaging activities and superior clinical support. Emphasizing gracious hospitality, Brookdale ensures that residents and their families experience warmth, respect, and quality care throughout their time at the communities.

This culinary role at Brookdale is designed for motivated individuals seeking to advance their careers in food service within the senior living industry. As a member of the culinary team, you will play a vital role in preparing meals according to standardized recipes and menus, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are strictly followed. You will utilize your expertise in various cooking techniques and proper handling of kitchen tools to deliver timely, nutritious, and appealing meals for the residents. Brookdale offers opportunities for upward career mobility in this field, including pathways to positions such as Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Dining Services Manager. Importantly, this position offers no late-night shifts, catering to work-life balance and wellness.

Beyond just a competitive paycheck, Brookdale invests in its employees’ professional development and personal well-being through comprehensive health and wellness programs. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans like a 401(k), flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. The company also provides unique benefits such as early access to earned wages, adoption benefits, and coverage of naturalization application fees for eligible associates working towards U.S. citizenship.

This is a full-time position where benefits are robust, including paid time off, paid holidays, company-provided life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Brookdale values veterans and military families, encouraging them to apply and providing support to facilitate their career and citizenship goals. The work environment upholds the highest standards of a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment, inviting applications from individuals committed to making a difference in the lives of seniors.

If you are passionate about culinary arts and eager to contribute positively to the lives of senior residents while growing your professional skills, Brookdale Senior Living provides a rewarding and supportive workplace to advance your career. The application window for this opening will close within 30 days, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.