Cook

Rivermere of Brookfield; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rivermere of Brookfield is seeking a part-time Cook to join our culinary team at our senior living community in Brookfield, CT. The role runs 10am-6pm on Sundays and Mondays and 6am-2:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Join a dedicated team serving seniors in a vibrant community.

Pay range is $20.00–$22.00 per hour. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality meals in a supportive, engaging workplace within Rivermere of Brookfield.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and other culinary services in the kitchen.
• Hands on a la carte preparation and other culinary services in the kitchen.
• Must be able to follow kitchen safety protocols.
• Some experience in an Assisted Living setting preferred. Hotel, club or fine dining a plus.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• ServSafe Certificate required.
• English is required.

Skills

Food prep

Culinary services

Safety protocols

AL setting experience

Interpersonal skills

ServSafe certified

English required

Job description

Come thrive with us at our exquisite Senior Living Community, Rivermere of Brookfield! We are NOW HIRING for a Cook at our extraordinary senior living community to join our culinary team!

*PART-TIME, 10am-6pm Sunday, Monday and 6am-2:30pm Friday, Saturday

What Makes Rivermere a Great Place to Work?

Working at EPOCH Senior Living is rewarding and purpose-giving! Do you want to thrive at work in an upbeat, fun and friendly work culture that is life-giving to others? Our team members inspire each other as we honor the lives of the generation before us. We understand the key to success is in hiring talented, dedicated, and knowledgeable individuals who share our mission, and we want you!

If you are dependable, compassionate, and genuinely interested in making life healthier and happier for seniors, you would find the perfect fit at EPOCH Senior Living! Here, you’ll find close-knit teams of remarkable people working together at our network of premier senior living communities throughout the Northeast – all with the common goal of delivering an exceptional senior living experience for our residents.

At EPOCH Senior Living communities, we pride ourselves on being a place where team members feel valued, creativity is fostered and employees and residents feel connected like family.

Why Choose EPOCH Senior Living?

We offer competitive payand a generous benefits package for full‑time team members that starts on the 1st of the month following the date! Ask us about the benefits we offer to our part‑time team members. We understand the importance of family and encourage a work/life balance. We offer paid time off, sick time, 7 paid holidays and 3 floating personal holidays per calendar year.

Full‑Time Benefits Package

• Medical Plans and Dental Plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Auto Enrollment after 30 days with a discretionary company match
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• VOYA Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness and Accident
• Wishbone Pet Insurance Discount
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement with Annual Amount of $500. English Language Classes Applicable
• Free Parking
• $1,500 Refer a Friend Bonus Incentive

Qualifications

• Food preparation and other culinary services in the kitchen.
• Hands on a la carte preparation and other culinary services in the kitchen.
• Must be able to follow kitchen safety protocols.
• Some experience in an Assisted Living setting preferred. Hotel, club or fine dining a plus.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• ServSafe Certificate required.
• English is required.

If you have a strong passion for seniors, we invite you to become part of an EPOCH team!

I love knowing that I’ve made a positive impact on my residents or coworkers. Sometimes it’s as small as a hug, a compliment, or spending a little extra time... I call that my second paycheck!

– Eileen, Dietary Aide at Bridges

Rivermere of Brookfield
291 Federal Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804

Pay range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

About EPOCH Senior Living

Founded in 1997, EPOCH Senior Living operates a network of senior living communities throughout the Northeast, including Bridges by EPOCH, Waterstone Senior Living, and Rivermere Senior Living. Across our communities, team members play an essential role in creating welcoming environments where residents receive attentive care and personalized support alongside opportunities to remain active and engaged. Every team member makes a valuable contribution to curating the resident experience.

Bridges by EPOCH is New England’s largest stand‑alone memory care assisted living provider. Waterstone Senior Living offers luxury senior living for adults 62 and over, while Rivermere Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.