Cook

Epoch Senior Living; West Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans and dental plans

Vision plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(K) auto enrollment

Life insurance

Discretionary company match

Tuition/Certification reimbursement

Free parking

Refer a friend bonus

Training and growth opportunities

Cell phone discount

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

Bridges by EPOCH at Cook in Norwalk, CT is searching for a dedicated Cook to join our culinary team in a full-time role. You will work 11am-7pm, Tuesday through Saturday, preparing meals for residents in a memory care setting and ensuring high standards of safety and quality.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and other culinary services in the kitchen.
• Hands on la carte preparation and other culinary services in the kitchen.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in a memory care setting in accordance with planned menus.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and safety/sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety protocols

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

English language

Tools

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Come thrive with us at our exquisite Memory Care Assisted Living Community, Bridges by EPOCH at Cook! We are NOW HIRING for a Cook at our extraordinary senior living community to join our culinary team!

*FULL-TIME, 11am-7pm Tuesday-Saturday

What Makes Bridges 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 of hire and 30 hours per week! 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 through Fidelity after 30 days with a discretionary company match
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• VOYA Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness and Accident
• Verizon Cell phone Discount
• 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

Nashua

You may contact Jessica Kennedy, Corporate Recruitment Manager at 617-930-9069 for any questions.

Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk

123 Richards Ave
Norwalk, CT 06611

Walk-In's Welcome!

www.epochsl.com

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.