Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.50 - $28.25
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
voluntary benefits
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
scholarship program
Annual evaluations
Job Description
Legend Senior Living is a well-established family-owned company with a strong reputation for providing exceptional senior care and services. With a proud history spanning 30 years, Legend Senior Living has earned multiple accolades including being certified as a Great Place To Work for eight consecutive years, the Best of Senior Living Award, and recognition for Innovative Programming in Senior Living. The company is dedicated to creating elegant and enriching communities where residents experience the highest standards in quality of service, environment, and care. Their commitment extends beyond resident satisfaction to also fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for employees. Legend Senior Living emphasizes holistic wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards, and vibrant life enrichment activities, making it a leading provider of senior living services that prioritize dignity, comfort, and a fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.
We are seeking a talented and dedicated Chef to lead our culinary team within our vibrant senior living community. This role offers daytime working hours with no late-night shifts, perfect for those seeking a work-life balance while pursuing their culinary passion. As Chef, you will hold a leadership position responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, which includes menu planning and provisioning, ensuring food safety, and supervising the kitchen and dining room staff. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of life for our residents by delivering nutritious and delicious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Beyond basic food preparation, the Chef position at Legend Senior Living is dynamic and multifaceted. You will be charged with managing the culinary department’s budget, including expense and inventory control, fostering a high standard of cleanliness and food safety, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. The role also involves directly supervising staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling, ensuring the team works harmoniously to provide an exceptional dining experience.
In addition to managing everyday culinary tasks, you will engage with residents to personalize their dining experiences, ensuring that the quality of service meets the prestigious Gold Leaf Dining standards. The role may also require stepping into other capacities such as acting as Manager-On-Duty on a rotating basis and filling in for culinary team members when necessary. At Legend Senior Living, the culinary team is known for its high standards and creativity, and the Chef plays a pivotal role in sustaining this reputation.
The company provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible associates, company-paid life insurance, voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity and accident insurance, a 401(k) program with discretionary matching, competitive paid time off for full-time employees, holiday pay, a discretionary scholarship program, and annual performance evaluations with opportunities for raises.
With Legend Senior Living, you have the opportunity to be part of a family-oriented company that values its associates and promotes career development. Hundreds of associates are promoted each year, supported by programs like continuing education and employee assistance. Joining Legend means working in a friendly and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter and where your career in culinary arts can thrive while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
We are seeking a talented and dedicated Chef to lead our culinary team within our vibrant senior living community. This role offers daytime working hours with no late-night shifts, perfect for those seeking a work-life balance while pursuing their culinary passion. As Chef, you will hold a leadership position responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, which includes menu planning and provisioning, ensuring food safety, and supervising the kitchen and dining room staff. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of life for our residents by delivering nutritious and delicious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Beyond basic food preparation, the Chef position at Legend Senior Living is dynamic and multifaceted. You will be charged with managing the culinary department’s budget, including expense and inventory control, fostering a high standard of cleanliness and food safety, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. The role also involves directly supervising staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling, ensuring the team works harmoniously to provide an exceptional dining experience.
In addition to managing everyday culinary tasks, you will engage with residents to personalize their dining experiences, ensuring that the quality of service meets the prestigious Gold Leaf Dining standards. The role may also require stepping into other capacities such as acting as Manager-On-Duty on a rotating basis and filling in for culinary team members when necessary. At Legend Senior Living, the culinary team is known for its high standards and creativity, and the Chef plays a pivotal role in sustaining this reputation.
The company provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible associates, company-paid life insurance, voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity and accident insurance, a 401(k) program with discretionary matching, competitive paid time off for full-time employees, holiday pay, a discretionary scholarship program, and annual performance evaluations with opportunities for raises.
With Legend Senior Living, you have the opportunity to be part of a family-oriented company that values its associates and promotes career development. Hundreds of associates are promoted each year, supported by programs like continuing education and employee assistance. Joining Legend means working in a friendly and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter and where your career in culinary arts can thrive while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
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
- Formal culinary training or associates degree in culinary arts or 5 years of culinary experience
- Experience supervising kitchen staff
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage budgets and inventory
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
- Culinary creativity and attention to detail
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 Legends 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
No experience required
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