Cook - Full-Time - Weekends

Benchmark Senior Living; Hamden, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal program

Paid training

Uniforms

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Hamden, CT is seeking a compassionate Cook to join our team. You will prepare delicious, healthy meals for residents, following all federal, state, and local standards and Benchmark policies, under the supervision of the Food Services Director.

This role offers reliable hours and a schedule from Thursday through Monday, 11 am to 7 pm, with opportunities to lead kitchen activities and ensure timely meals, great presentation, and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary arts training preferred.
• 2 years of dietary experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must follow dietary procedures and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures dietary procedures are followed.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Helps establish a production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Represents the community with a positive attitude to residents and families.
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals with high-quality presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Dietary experience

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Culinary arts training

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

We are looking for a C ook to join our team! As a Benchmark cook, your main role will be to make a difference in the lives of our residents by providing delicious and healthy meals. As a cook you will prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations with established Benchmark policies and procedures. The Food Services Director will oversee these duties to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

If you possess a dedication for creating quality cuisine, provide an energetic presence to your work, and are looking for a company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you! Take control of your work life balance with reliable, schedule-stabilizing hours.

Schedule: Thursday - Monday 11 am to 7 pm

Responsibilities

• Assures all dietary procedures are followed.
• Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment safely and effectively. Equipment may include a meat slicer, food processor, mixers, ovens, grills, steamers, dishwasher, dumb waiter, warmer cabinets.
• Assists in establishing food production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Represents the community with a positive attitude and pride when interacting with potential residents and families.
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals, ensuring high-quality presentation and flavorful meals for our residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary Arts training preferred
• 2 years of dietary experience
• Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This is primarily a standing position, may need to stand in one place for extended periods of time.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, Connecticut, United States of America