Cook

Atria Senior Living; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual rewards (Full Time $500)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Stamford, CT is seeking a friendly Cook to join our kitchen team and support dining services for residents. You will help prepare meals, maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen, and contribute to a warm, restaurant-style dining experience.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1–3 years of cook experience in hospitality or healthcare, and a state-required food handler permit. We offer strong benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years cook experience in hospitality or healthcare.
• Food handler permit per state laws.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, guides, logs.

Responsibilities

• Join kitchen staff in preparing and cooking food for residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents, employees and coworkers.
• Understand that dining in a restaurant-style atmosphere can be the highlight of residents’ day.
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times.

Skills

HS Diploma/GED

Cook experience

Food handler permit

Recipe literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards
• Ability to read and follow recipes, guides, cleaning schedules and logs

Atria is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

What You Will Do As a Cook

• Join the kitchen staff in preparing and cooking food for our residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents, employees and coworkers.
• Understand that dining in the restaurant-style atmosphere can be the highlight of our residents’ day.
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times.