Cook - PT Days / Eves

Discovery Senior Living; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living seeks a Cook to join their team in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This role involves preparing a variety of menu items while ensuring quality and presentation. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in food preparation, particularly in senior living environments.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefit package

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Experience with food handling safety required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items, working on the grill and salad-bar.
• Ensure proper preparation and serving of foods according to recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include :

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Cook to join our team.

Cook Responsibilities :

Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, saut station, salad-bar and on the service line;

Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;

Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications :

Previous experience in Senior Living preferred

Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.

Great organizational skills a must

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.

Must be able to work weekends.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

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JOB CODE : 1004875