Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
voluntary benefits
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
scholarship program
Performance evaluations
Job Description
Legend Senior Living is a respected family-owned company that has been serving the community for over 30 years. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a high standard of care, comfort, and quality service within its community-oriented living environments. The company has expanded over the years, continuously adding new properties and earning prestigious awards such as Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, and recognition for Innovative Programming in Senior Living. At Legend Senior Living, the focus lies in creating an elegant, supportive, and enriching environment where residents enjoy holistic wellness, exceptional dining experiences, and vibrant life enrichment activities. They believe in maximizing the potential of every life they touch and emphasize uncompromising standards for quality and care. The company’s culture values associate growth and support, offering numerous development opportunities, mentoring programs, employee assistance, and competitive benefits to enhance the overall work experience.
Currently, Legend Senior Living is seeking a talented and dedicated Chef to lead its culinary team. This daytime role offers a healthy work-life balance with no late-night shifts, catering to early dining preferences of their residents. The Chef will play a vital role in overseeing the culinary operations of the community, ensuring that high standards of food quality, safety, and service are met daily. This position involves more than just preparing meals; it requires menu planning, budget management, provisioning, and supervising the entire kitchen and dining staff. The Chef will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety of all kitchen and dining areas in compliance with food service regulations and company policies. As a key member of the team, the Chef will interact with residents regularly, delivering Gold Leaf Dining standards that enhance their dining experience.
The role includes supervisory duties such as hiring, training, scheduling, and motivating culinary personnel. The Chef must manage department expenses prudently while ensuring availability of nutritious and appealing meals, including those tailored to specific dietary needs or special requests. This leadership role may also involve serving as Manager-On-Duty on a rotating basis and stepping in to assist culinary staff when necessary. Legends places significant importance on fostering a positive and engaging work environment, and the successful candidate will be integral to maintaining that culture. Employees at Legend Senior Living benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits. The company also offers performance-based raises, scholarship programs, and bonus opportunities linked to employee referrals and recognition programs.
Joining Legend Senior Living means becoming part of a supportive community focused on excellence and the well-being of both residents and associates. The Chef position is ideal for culinary professionals who aspire to lead with creativity while being part of a reputable organization that values quality, respect, and work-life harmony. If you are passionate about food, leadership, and making a positive impact in a senior living community, this opportunity provides the platform to grow and succeed in a fulfilling career.
Currently, Legend Senior Living is seeking a talented and dedicated Chef to lead its culinary team. This daytime role offers a healthy work-life balance with no late-night shifts, catering to early dining preferences of their residents. The Chef will play a vital role in overseeing the culinary operations of the community, ensuring that high standards of food quality, safety, and service are met daily. This position involves more than just preparing meals; it requires menu planning, budget management, provisioning, and supervising the entire kitchen and dining staff. The Chef will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety of all kitchen and dining areas in compliance with food service regulations and company policies. As a key member of the team, the Chef will interact with residents regularly, delivering Gold Leaf Dining standards that enhance their dining experience.
The role includes supervisory duties such as hiring, training, scheduling, and motivating culinary personnel. The Chef must manage department expenses prudently while ensuring availability of nutritious and appealing meals, including those tailored to specific dietary needs or special requests. This leadership role may also involve serving as Manager-On-Duty on a rotating basis and stepping in to assist culinary staff when necessary. Legends places significant importance on fostering a positive and engaging work environment, and the successful candidate will be integral to maintaining that culture. Employees at Legend Senior Living benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits. The company also offers performance-based raises, scholarship programs, and bonus opportunities linked to employee referrals and recognition programs.
Joining Legend Senior Living means becoming part of a supportive community focused on excellence and the well-being of both residents and associates. The Chef position is ideal for culinary professionals who aspire to lead with creativity while being part of a reputable organization that values quality, respect, and work-life harmony. If you are passionate about food, leadership, and making a positive impact in a senior living community, this opportunity provides the platform to grow and succeed in a fulfilling career.
Job 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
Job Qualifications
- Two years experience cooking in a commercial kitchen
- experience supervising kitchen staff
- formal culinary training or associates degree in culinary arts or 5 years of culinary experience
- current food handling license as required by the state
Job Duties
- Planning a variety of nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements including special requests
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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