Cook

Benefits

Full-time employees receive the following company-paid benefits:

• Short-Term Disability (Guardian) – 60% of salary, employee only
• Long-Term Disability (Guardian) – 60% of salary, employee only
• Life and AD&D (Guardian)
• Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program) – covers employee, spouse, dependents, parents, and parents-in-law for emotional support, work-life balance, stress, relationships, addictions, mental illness, anger, loss, depression, and time management

Optional benefits (employee, spouse, and/or dependents):

• Medical (BCBS) with optional HSA
• Dental (Guardian)
• Vision (Guardian VSP)
• Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian)
• Additional Voluntary AD&D (Guardian)
• Critical Illness (Guardian)
• Hospital Indemnity (Guardian)
• Accident (Guardian)
• MetLife Legal (Legal Shield) – assistance with adoption, lawyers, wills, trusts, and more (no waiting periods, claim forms, or deductibles)
• MetLife Pet Insurance – covers all dog and cat breeds
• Identity Theft (Allstate)
• 401(k) with company matching (TransAmerica)

Perks for full-time employees:

• Vacation starting from the 90th day of employment
• Paid holidays at double time
• On Demand Pay Option
• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Training Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement

Part-time employees receive the following perks and benefits:

• Paid holidays at double time
• On Demand Pay Option
• Opportunity for advancement within the company
• 401(k) with company matching (TransAmerica)
• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Training Bonuses

About the Role

At Danbury, our Cooks (also referred to as Dietary Cooks) prepare appetizers, meals, desserts, snacks, and special events foods under the direction of the Executive Chef. Cooks also assist in serving meals as needed and perform other tasks assigned by supervisors.

Danbury Senior Living fosters a family-like environment where employees and residents come together to enjoy life. When our employees feel valued, so do our residents—that’s the Danbury Difference.

Requirements

• Two years of cook or dietary experience
• Senior living, assisted living, or nursing facility experience is helpful but not required
• A positive outlook, cheerful disposition, patience, and a love of seniors