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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appetizers, meals, desserts, snacks, and special events foods
• Assist in serving meals as necessary
• 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

Full-time benefits and perks package

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

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 and trusts, and more)
• Metlife Pet Insurance – wide range of coverages for dogs and cats, all breeds covered
• Identity Theft (All State)
• 401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Perks:

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

Part-time perks package

Perks:

• Worked holidays paid at double time
• On Demand Pay Option
• Opportunity for advancement within the company

Benefits:

• 401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica)

Bonuses:

• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Training Bonuses

Schedule

Shifts include every other weekend and every other holiday (with holiday pay).