Scratch Cook

Job Details Job Title Scratch Cook

Posted:

5/11/2026

Salary:

$20 Location PA, McCandless•Ridgecrest of McCandless Personal Care Memory Care Respite Care 8870 Duncan Avenue McCandless, PA 15237 Description Scratch Cook A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 7 years in a row! Hours Full-time, including weekday and weekend hours No late nights! Our friendly residents like to eat early. Here you can truly have a satisfying work/life balance! Benefits•Cook 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

•Cook We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the culinary team as a Scratch 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. Responsibilities•Cook 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 Bonus opportunities•Cook 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•

Cook Required:

Experience cooking from scratch

Required:

Possess a minimum of one year of experience in a commercial restaurant

Required:

 Demonstrate the ability to provide the highest level of culinary service and professional interaction to our residents and associates

Required:

Background check 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. QUICK