Cook Position Available In Lehigh, Pennsylvania

Job Details
Job Title
Cook

Posted:

6/18/2025
Location
PA, Allentown – Legend of Allentown
Personal Care
Memory Care
6043 Lower Macungie Rd
Macungie, PA 18062
Description Why we should be your “home away from home” What associates say: A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 7 years in a row!
Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
Associate support available: 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: A family business for 30 years, Legend has seen 63% property growth in the past several years!

Our awards include:

Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

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.

Bonus opportunities:

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

Benefits:

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

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

Requirements 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 Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company’s discretion.