Chef

Cape Coral, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance

voluntary benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Discretionary Scholarship program

Annual performance evaluations and raises

Job Description

Legend, a proud family-owned company with 30 years of dedicated service, is recognized as a certified Great Place To Work for seven consecutive years, an honor bestowed by its valued associates. As a leading provider of senior living communities, Legend focuses on delivering an elegant and supportive environment where residents enjoy the highest standards of quality, care, and service. With expanding properties added each year, Legend has built a reputation for innovative programming, holistic wellness, and exceptional dining experiences under the distinguished Gold Leaf Dining standards. The company's core mission revolves around enriching the lives of residents through vibrant Life Enrichment activities and fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes associate growth, support, and recognition.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Chef to lead our culinary team, making a meaningful impact in the daily lives of our residents. This role goes beyond mere food preparation and service; it entails comprehensive oversight of all culinary operations, ensuring that meal planning, provisioning, safety protocols, and staff supervision meet and exceed our distinguished Gold Leaf Dining standards. Positioned during daytime hours with no late-night shifts, this role offers a perfect work-life balance for culinary professionals eager to blend creativity with leadership in a rewarding environment. The Chef will manage menu design tailored to nutritional requirements and individual preferences, coordinate departmental budgeting and inventory, and maintain cleanliness and safety in all food preparation and service areas. Serving as a key figure within the community, the Chef will foster daily positive resident interactions while supporting kitchen and dining room staff through effective hiring, training, and scheduling practices. Additionally, this role includes responsibilities such as serving as Manager-On-Duty on a rotational basis and stepping in to assist the culinary team as necessary. This is an enriching opportunity to thrive professionally while contributing to a unique dining experience that supports the wellbeing and satisfaction of our residents.

Job Requirements

Certified chef qualification or equivalent culinary degree
minimum of 3 years experience in culinary supervision or management
comprehensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to develop and manage budgets
strong leadership and organizational skills
excellent communication skills
availability to work daytime hours without late nights

Job Qualifications

Certified chef qualification or equivalent culinary degree
proven experience in a supervisory or lead culinary role
strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
excellent menu planning and nutritional expertise
exceptional leadership and team management skills
effective communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work with diverse dietary needs and restrictions

Job Duties

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 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