Chef

About the role

We are looking for an outstanding individual to lead the culinary team as a Chef. You will make a difference in the lives of residents by overseeing culinary operations. This position is more than food preparation and services. You will be responsible for menu planning, provisioning, safety and supervising the kitchen and dining room staff. No more working late night hours, as our friendly residents like to eat early. Here you can fulfill your dreams of blending culinary creativity with a satisfying work/life balance. The culinary team enhances Legend’s Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Planning a variety of nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements, including special requests if requested
• Managing the department budget and expense management, including inventory
• Directly supervising all dietary staff to including hiring, training, scheduling, etc.
• Ensuring all cooking, serving, storage, preparation, and service areas are clean, safe and organized to meet all applicable food service standards and regulations
• Ensuring quality food service in accordance with Legend’s Gold Leaf Dining standards, including interacting with residents daily
• Fulfilling other roles as needed, such as Manager-On-Duty on a rotating basis, and filling in for culinary staff when needed

Requirements

• Prefer: two years experience cooking in a commercial kitchen
• Prefer: experience supervising kitchen staff
• Prefer: formal culinary training or associates degree in culinary arts (or 5 years of culinary experience)
• Required: Current food handling license, as required by the state

Bonus opportunities

• Employee referrals
• Employee of the month/year
• Resident tour (move-in)

Benefits

• Chef Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000
• Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)
• 401(k) program including discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates)
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

Associate support available

• Work friend trainer
• Employee assistance program
• Crisis care assistance
• Paid-time-off donations
• Continuing education opportunities
• Appreciation/sympathy gifts
• Family member discount

Associate growth opportunities

• In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year!
• We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.

Company snapshot

• Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year!
• Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.