Cook - Senior Living Dining & Banquets

Hallkeen-Assisted-Living-Communities; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Home and Auto Discount program

Vendor Discount Program

401(k) with matching contribution

Accrued Vacation

Sick

Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit

Employee referral bonus

resident referral bonus

Job summary

Hallkeen-Assisted-Living-Communities in Glastonbury, CT is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and present meals for residents, following community standards. You will work closely with the Food Service Director to deliver a restaurant-style dining experience.

The role requires 1–3 years of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare, a valid Serve Safe certification, and the ability to read recipes and logs. This is a full-time, on-site position with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years cook experience in hospitality or healthcare.
• Serve Safe Certification.
• Criminal Background check completed for unlicensed employees.
• Medical certification confirming no communicable disease including TB.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of customer service and restaurant-style dining.
• Work with the food service director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen and storage areas clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Open and/or close the kitchen.
• Follow cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure all food is received, stored, and prepared per company standards.
• Estimate daily/weekly food and supply needs.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service and in refrigeration/freezer.
• Keep kitchen floors clean and trash emptied.
• Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to standard food safety practices.
• Assist with special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Hallkeen-Assisted-Living-Communities in Glastonbury, CT is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and present meals for residents, following community standards. You will work closely with the Food Service Director to deliver a restaurant-style dining experience.

The role requires 1–3 years of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare, a valid Serve Safe certification, and the ability to read recipes and logs. This is a full-time, on-site position with strong benefits.