Cook

Apply for the Cook role at Legend Senior Living®.

A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) for 7 years in a row.

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage of $15,000
• Voluntary benefits:
  Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Legal/Identity Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)
• 401(k) program with discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off (for full‑time associates)
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

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.

• Provide hands‑on assistance with the dietary needs of residents and fulfill special meal requests when needed.
• Prepare meals from the menu plan and assist with the service of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of production and service areas.
• Inspect work, storage, preparation, and service areas to meet all applicable food service standards and regulations.
• Follow safe work procedures including injury prevention, food safety, and infection control.
• Properly label and date all food in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage.

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

• Work environment:
  We focus on maximizing the potential of every life we touch by creating an elegant community with the highest standards of quality of service, environment, and care, including Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards, and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
• Associate support:
  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, and Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

• Minimum one year of experience in a commercial restaurant.
• Ability to provide the highest level of culinary service and professional interaction with residents and associates.
• Work well in a fast‑paced environment, be organized, flexible, and self‑motivated.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Legend Senior Living is a drug‑free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company’s discretion. This position may require the associate to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care