Cook

Job Details

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.

Insurance benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $15,000
• Voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)

Financial benefits

• 401(k) program including discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates)
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

Bonus opportunities

• Resident move-in/tour bonus
• Monthly Legend of Honor (associate of the month)
• Anual Legend of Honor (associate of the year)

Support available

• Employee Assistance Program
• Crisis care program
• Paid Time Off donation program
• Continuing education opportunities
• Appreciation/sympathy gifts
• Legend Senior Living immediate family member discount

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

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
• Adhering to company policies, procedures and guidelines

Benefits

• Drug-free workplace policy
• No discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law