Cook

About the Role

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the culinary team as a Cook. You will make a difference in the lives of residents by using fresh ingredients to create nourishing meals from scratch. The culinary team enhances Legend’s Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality.

No late nights! Our friendly residents like to eat early. Here you can truly have a satisfying work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on assistance with the dietary needs of the residents and fulfilling special meal requests when needed
• Preparing meals from the menu plan and assisting with the service of the meals
• Maintaining cleanliness of production and service areas
• Inspecting work, storage, preparation, and service areas to meet all applicable food service standards and regulations
• Following safe work procedures to include injury prevention, food safety, and infection control
• Properly labeling and dating all food in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of one year of experience in a commercial restaurant
• Demonstrate the ability to provide the highest level of culinary service and professional interaction to our residents and associates
• Work well in a fast-paced environment, be organized, flexible, and self-motivated

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and 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/Identity 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 with raises
• Employee referrals bonus opportunities
• Employee of the month/year recognition
• Resident tour (move-in) bonus
• Work friend trainer and employee assistance program
• Crisis care assistance and paid-time-off donations
• Continuing education opportunities
• Appreciation/sympathy gifts and family member discount

About the Company

Legend has been a family business for 30 years and is adding multiple properties each year. Our awards include: Great Place To Work (voted by associates for 8 years in a row), Best of Senior Living Award, and Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch by creating an elegant community where residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment, and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards, and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.

Hundreds of associates are promoted each year, with competitive pay and growth opportunities.