Cook

At Danbury, you don’t just clock in at a job. You walk in the door to a work family who wants to make the day count. We truly believe our employees and residents are a family that comes together to enjoy the good things in life, including one another. When our employees feel special, so do our residents. That’s the Danbury Difference.

About the role

Our Cooks prepare appetizers, meals, desserts, snacks, and special events foods under the direction of the Executive Chef. Cooks also assist in serving meals as necessary and perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• One-year cook or dietary experience.
• Senior living, assisted living, or nursing facility experience is helpful but not required.
• A great outlook, cheerful disposition, patience, and love of seniors are a must.

Benefits

Company Paid Benefits:

• Short Term Disability (Guardian) – for employee only, 60% of salary.
• Long Term Disability (Guardian) – for employee only, 60% of salary.
• Life and AD&D (Guardian).
• Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program) – for Employee, Spouse, Dependents, Parents, and Parents-in-Law. Examples include emotional support, work-life balance specialists, and assistance with relationships, addictions, mental illness, anger, loss, depression, and time management.

Employee Optional Benefits:

• Medical (BCBS) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) – optional if Medical is selected.
• Dental (Guardian) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Vision (Guardian VSP) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Additional Voluntary AD&D (Guardian).
• Critical Illness (Guardian) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Hospital Indemnity (Guardian) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Accident (Guardian).
• MetLife Legal (Legal Shield) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents. Assistance with adoption, lawyers, wills, trusts, and more. No waiting periods, no claim forms, no deductibles.
• MetLife Pet Insurance – wide range of coverages for dogs and cats, all breeds covered.
• Identity Theft (Allstate).
• 401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica).
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Perks:

• Vacation starting from the 90th day of employment.
• Worked holidays paid at double time.
• On Demand Pay Option.
• Bonuses: Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities and Training Bonuses.

Pay

Starting pay rate for this part-time position is competitive.