Cook II Full-tTime

Cascades Verdae; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Woods in North Branford, CT, is seeking a Cook II to prepare high-quality meals from scratch according to standardized recipes in a senior living setting. You will join a collaborative kitchen team focused on consistency, taste, and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of similar experience, and culinary training is a plus. Senior living experience is valued, but heart and hospitality matter most for this community.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have restaurant experience and a passion for preparing high-quality food from scratch according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Senior living experience is a plus — but hospitality and heart matter most.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position desired.

Responsibilities

• Working in a collaborative manner with front and back of house team members, ensuring compliance with quality, presentation and portion control standards.
• Adhere to proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods and ensure compliance with all relevant food service regulations.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a culture of safety.
• Maintain documentation of temperature charts and records.
• Communicate effectively with community departments and Home Office support to ensure residents are happy and living the Weller Life.
• Participate in planning and production meetings with the team and attend required in-service training.

Job description

Evergreen Woods | EW - Evergreen Woods
88 Notch Hill Rd
North Branford, CT 06471, USA

Description

At Evergreen Woods, we believe hospitality should be rewarding, not exhausting.

If you love creating exceptional dining experiences but are ready to leave behind the late nights, stressful restaurant grind, and unpredictable schedules, senior living may be the career change you’ve been looking for.

At Evergreen Woods, you’ll still use your culinary talent and passion for service, but in a meaningful environment where relationships matter, your work is appreciated, and you can enjoy a better quality of life.

We’re not just a luxury senior living community; we’re a team recognized as a Great Place to Work, guided by our philosophy: “People First, Always.”

• Why Hospitality Professionals Love Working Here:
• Consistent Schedule & Quality of Life
  Be home by ~8 PM. No midnight closes. No bar rushes. More balance for you and your family.
• Meaningful Connections
  Our residents know your name, appreciate your work, and become part of your daily purpose.
• Scratch Kitchen Culture
  We take pride in preparing high-quality meals from scratch with care, creativity, and consistency.
• Positive Team Environment
  Join a collaborative team where respect, teamwork, and professionalism matter.
• Career Stability & Growth
  Enjoy the stability of senior living while continuing to grow your culinary career in hospitality.

Now Hiring: Cook II

The ideal candidate will have restaurant experience and a passion for preparing high-quality food from scratch according to standardized recipes and instructions. Senior living experience is a plus — but hospitality and heart matter most.

Interviews offered daily!

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Position Summary:

This is considered a line cook position, this position demands a higher skill set, heightened sense of time management, and organizational skills. This person is responsible for the bulk of food production including but not limited to soups, stocks, sauces, main dishes, starches, and vegetables. A Cook II should be familiar and able to execute the 7 methods of cooking, they should have reviewed their station, review any lists including but not limited to opening, closing and prep list. They know what is expected form them each day while on that station, they should know how to read and follow a recipe, they should be able to execute basic soups, stocks, and sauces, They should have acquired the skills on each of the cooking stations listed in the Pathway, and they should have a Chef sign off on their refined knife cuts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Working in a collaborative manner with the front and back of the house team members, ensuring
  compliance with Senior Living Communities’/Wellmore standards for quality, presentation and portion
  control are met.
• Adhere to all proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods and ensure
  compliance with all relevant food service regulations.
• Follow all safety protocols and consistently practice a culture of safety.
• Maintain documentation of temperature charts and records.
• Maintain an open communication and professional working relationship with all community departments
  and Home Office support team to ensure residents remain happy and living the Weller Life.
• Actively participate in planning and production meetings with the team.
• Attend and actively participate in required in-service training and education programs.
  Other duties as assigned and directed by the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Capable of standing, maneuvering independently and safety around work area.
• Capable of standing on a tile floor for an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to see and hear, or to use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to
  assure that position requirements can be fully.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment,
  including slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs.
• Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the
  stage of communicability unless the employee can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of
  transmission.
• May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids.
• May experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.
• Subject to moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service. Performance of job
  tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat and cold.
• TRAVEL: No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position desired.
• Culinary training a plus.
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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