Cook

Job Description

Job Description

At Danbury, you don’t just clock in at a job. You walk in the door to a work family who wants to make the day count. We truly believe our employees and residents are a family that comes together to enjoy the good things in life, including one another. When our employees feel special, so do our residents. That’s the Danbury Difference.

We are currently seeking applicants for part time Cook positions. This position is often also referred to as Dietary Cook. Pay rate for this position is starting at

We offer a great FULL TIME benefits and perks package! 

• Company Paid Benefits:

  • Short Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary!

  • Long Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary!

  • Life and AD&D (Guardian)

  • Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program)-for Employee, Spouse, Dependents, Parents, and Parents in Law.

    • Examples that are available for help: Emotional Support-Stress, Realtionships, Addictions, Mental Illness, Anger, Loss, Depression, Time Management.

    • Work and Life Balance Specialists

• Employee Optional Benefits:

  • Medical (BCBS)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

    • HSA (Health Savings Account) is optional if Medical is selected. Great tax benefit!

  • Dental (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

  • Vision (Guardian VSP)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

  • Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

  • Additional Voluntary AD&D (Guardian)

  • Critical Illness (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

  • Hospital Indemnity (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

  • Accident (Guardian)

  • Metlife Legal (Legal Shield)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

    • Assistance with Adoption, Lawyers, Wills and Trusts and much more!

    • No waiting periods, no claim forms, no deductibles! 

  • Metlife Pet Insurance

    • Wide range of coverages for your fur babies!

      • All dog and cat breeds are covered.

  • Identity Theft (All State)

  • 401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica)

  • Tuition Reimbursement

• Perks :

  • Vacation from 90th Day of Employment

  • Worked Holidays Paid @ Double Time!

  • On Demand Pay Option

• Bonuses :

  • Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities

  • Training Bonuses

What do Cooks do at Danbury?

• Our Cooks prepare appetizers, meals, desserts, snacks, and special events foods under the direction of the Executive Chef. Cooks also assist in serving meals as necessary and perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

What experience or skills do you need to be a Cook at Danbury?

• One-year cook or dietary experience.

• Senior living, assisted living, nursing facility experience is helpful but not required.

• A great outlook, cheerful disposition, patience, and love of seniors are a must.

If you’re someone that wants to be part of making our residents’ days better, then apply now for immediate consideration!

Danbury Senior Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.