Employee of the Month

Trevor M. Collins was heralded as Westview’s January 2026 Employee of the Month. Trevor is a Line Cook for Country Living at Westview Commons; upholding a standard of excellence in dining to complement the many comforts of the Dayville, CT Independent and Assisted Living Facility. The kitchen staff at Westview Commons work together to understand their roles and best possible contributions, and Trevor addresses needs with enthusiasm. He covers a range of responsibilities—from start to finish—all throughout the dietary space. Receiving shipments, organizing stock, maintaining resources, breaking down refuse and recycling, are among the necessary duties that make way for the more appealing act of presenting precisely prepared dishes for residents.

Trevor and his family have multi-generational roots in the Northeast CT, and he spends time among family friends as often as possible. He values being able to know the people he is around and the surrounding setting he is in with the same level of familiarity. Trevor, his wife Bethany, and their daughters Thea and Lilia appreciate this abundance of nearby love and support. Pastime passions of Trevor’s include cheering for New England sports conquests, reading, and gaming—especially engaging in epic bouts of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic the Gathering.

Trevor is a graduate of Killingly High School, and in the years that followed, he pursued advanced education in diverse areas of study. Trevor achieved both a bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security from Southern New Hampshire University as well as a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University. After graduating from culinary school, Trevor’s first professional role was at the University of Connecticut’s Catering Department. This massive operation of meals routinely handles thousands of orders in a given day. The high-volume output and demands of that position helped Trevor to understand more about the foodservice industry and the rewarding results of working with a team of like-minded professionals.

In his present role at Westview Commons, Trevor appreciates the “restaurant quality” touches that he and the dietary team impart to meal service. The resident dining experience at Westview Commons benefits from the cohesion of individual staff contributions. A particular point of pride for Trevor is operating the grill; perfectly searing proteins served as centerpieces of individual plates. Trevor and his colleagues in Westview Commons’ Dietary Department look to blend their unique knowledge in culinary arts with the considered palette of the residents. They carefully develop creative, new dishes to enhance the options whenever possible; enjoying the moments when they can talk with the residents and gain feedback about the continually evolving menu.

Trevor considers this Westview recognition to be humbling and unexpected: “Finding out I was selected for Employee of the Month was a complete surprise. I give my best every day, and strive to provide the same quality for everyone that dines at Westview Commons. Our residents and guests are the heart and soul that motivates the best efforts from each department here. I work to be as efficient as possible—because that’s what the role, the residents, and my colleagues deserve from me.”

Westview Commons’ Executive Vice President David T. Panteleakos values Trevor’s commitment to presenting well-considered cuisine. “Trevor is a strong member of our culinary team at Westview Commons, exhibiting professionalism through consistent methods and proven results. Congratulations to Trevor!”

Country Living at Westview Commons is a 75-unit independent and assisted living community conveniently located in picturesque Northeastern Connecticut. Affiliated with Westview Health Care Center, a nationally-ranked nursing facility according to CMS and U.S. News and World Report for the past years, Westview Commons is a 115,000 square foot catered living facility dedicated to a genuine 5-star experience including outstanding service, culinary expertise and professional in-house entertainment. Located in Dayville, CT, Westview Commons combines convenience, tranquility and comfort; providing a lifestyle that seniors deserve.