Job Description

A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 7 years in a row!Benefits--Sous ChefMedical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $15,000Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)401(k) program including discretionary company matchCompetitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates)Holiday payDiscretionary Scholarship programAnnual performance evaluations/raisesJOB HIGHLIGHTS--Sous ChefWe are looking for outstanding individuals to join the culinary team as a Sous Chef. You will make a difference in the lives of residents by assisting the Chef to oversee culinary operations. This includes support in menu planning, food preparation, safety and sanitation.The culinary team enhances Legend’s Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality.Schedule--Sous ChefNo 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.Responsibilities--Sous ChefAssisting the Chef in menu planning, food preparation, inventory, documentation and schedulingPreparing food in accordance with the planned menu, noting changes when applicableEnsuring all cooking, serving, storage, preparation, and service areas are clean, safe and organized to meet all applicable food service standards and regulationsMonitoring quality food service in accordance with Legend’s Gold Leaf Dining standardsLeading the kitchen environment in the absence of the Chef Bonus opportunities--Sous ChefEmployee referralsEmployee of the month/yearResident 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.RequirementsRequirements--Sous ChefRequired: One year experience in a commercial kitchen as a line cookRequired: High school diploma or GED Required: Current food handling licenses as required by the statePrefer: culinary trainingPrefer: prior experience as a sous chefTo 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.

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