Cook dining

Overview

Farmington Station’s caring and compassionate Dining team members provide superior customer service and offer a gourmet dining experience for our senior residents. A career at Farmington Station means joining a team of caring and compassionate professionals who are encouraged to share their opinions and ideas. Voted a #5 top place to work by Hartford Courant, you will find meaningful work with a team that delivers great service for a company that has your back.

Enjoy an outstanding benefits package and the opportunity to enrich the lives of seniors. Learn more about Farmington Station here.

Cook – Farmington, Connecticut

• Prepare and plate food for meals and special events, and accommodate residents’ dietary needs as required.

• Part Time:
  Monday, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Rates start at $20 per hour

• Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match.
• DEI Initiatives – regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company.
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and/or residents.
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and more.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Free meals during scheduled shifts.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
• Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking.

The cook will be responsible for preparing and plating food for meals and special events, and accommodating residents' dietary needs as required.

• Certification:
  Food Safety certification, preferred
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1-2 years as a cook in a fast-paced setting
• Physical requirements:
  
  Lifting trays and dishes, occasionally moving dining tables and furniture
• Communication:
  Ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers
• Punctuality & reliability – Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.

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Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program in an effort to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.