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Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Salary
Range $71,620.00 - $91,240.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee Discounts
Referral program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Brookdale Senior Living is a nationwide leader in senior living communities, dedicated to providing gracious hospitality, neighborliness, and an inviting home-like atmosphere to residents and their families. With nearly 600 locations across the country as of 2025, Brookdale offers a vibrant community where seniors can thrive through engaging events and personalized care. The company prides itself on its industry leadership in clinical care and its commitment to creating meaningful connections among residents through group activities and one-on-one interactions. Extensive corporate resources, including a comprehensive training program, support employees in their professional growth and development.
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Job Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent
- two to four years related experience and/or training
- ServSafe certified
- hold all required food handling or sanitation licenses
- ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- ability to interact with co-workers, residents and vendors
- capability to perform physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing
- availability to work occasional evenings, weekends or nights to ensure shift coverage
- willingness to follow safety and sanitation protocols
- possess sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- adhere to company policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school
- two to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- ServSafe certified
- hold any local, state or county required food handling/sanitation licenses or certificates
- applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department
- uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems
- possesses extensive knowledge of culinary skills and food preparation principles
- effective customer service skills
- ability to lead and supervise diverse teams
- ability to coordinate production of menus, recipes and food preparation
- excellent cooking skills and understanding of culinary terminology
- ability to modify and develop healthy and satisfying menus
- ability to understand and apply sanitation principles
Job Duties
- Oversees daily operations of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products
- directly supervises and trains kitchen personnel on all culinary activities
- oversees breakfast, lunch and dinner for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control
- selects recipes, prepares and coordinates all meals, and coordinates prep for the following day’s menu
- creates new dishes and develops recipes, standardizing recipes to ensure consistent quality
- plans, modifies and develops menus
- performs a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review daily menu details
- ensures adequate number of culinary associates each shift and covers absences
- estimates food consumption and requisitions food purchases while monitoring inventory
- assists in maintaining budget compliance for daily food costs
- assists in applying appropriate loss prevention procedures
- assists in hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining and terminating associates and provides training for all kitchen staff
- assists in the coordination and execution of special events
- maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to health department code requirements
- ensures all kitchen equipment is in working order and clean
- oversees proper inventory, storage and use of cleaning chemicals
- keeps waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and recycling techniques
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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