Chef

Chef Daytime hours (no late nights) A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 7 years in a row! Benefits-Chef Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates) Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000 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 JOB HIGHLIGHTS-Chef We are looking for an outstanding individual to lead the culinary team as a Chef . You will make a difference in the lives of residents by overseeing culinary operations . This position is more than food preparation and services. You will be responsible for menu planning, provisioning, safety and supervising the kitchen and dining room staff. No more working late night hours, as our friendly residents like to eat early. Here you can fulfill your dreams of blending culinary creativity with a satisfying work/life balance. The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. Responsibilities-Chef 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 to 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 Bonus opportunities-Chef Employee referrals Employee of the month/year Resident tour (move-in) Why we should be your "home away from home" 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:

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, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Requirements Requirements-Chef 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 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.