Cook

Legend Senior Living, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Colorado Springs is seeking a Cook to join their culinary team. This role involves preparing nourishing meals from scratch and ensuring high standards of food quality and service. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and training.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Discretionary Scholarship program

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a commercial restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residents' dietary needs and special meal requests.
• Prepare meals per menu and assist with service.
• Maintain cleanliness of production and service areas.

Skills

Culinary Service

Organization

Flexibility

Self-Motivation

Job description

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Legend Senior Living is proud to be recognized as a Certified Great Places to Work for 6 consecutive years! Located in Colorado Springs, Legend of Colorado Springs is part of the Legend Senior Living family. We offer quality training, growth opportunities, and a team that feels like family.

Legend’s Gold Leaf Dining - Only the Best…the Freshest…the Finest

We seek outstanding individuals to join our culinary team as a Cook. You will make a difference in residents' lives by preparing nourishing meals from scratch using fresh ingredients. Our culinary team elevates Legend’s Gold Leaf Dining experience, setting high standards for atmosphere and food quality.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (for benefit-eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance of $15,000
• Voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, legal/ID Theft, Disability insurance

Financial Perks

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (full-time)
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance reviews and raises

Bonus Opportunities

• Resident move-in/tour bonus
• Monthly Legend of Honor (employee of the month)
• Annual Legend of Honor (employee of the year)

Support Programs

• Employee Assistance Program
• Crisis care program
• Paid Time Off donation program
• Continuing education
• Gifts of appreciation and sympathy
• Family member discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a commercial restaurant
• Ability to provide high-level culinary service and professional interaction
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, organized, flexible, self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Assist with residents' dietary needs and special meal requests
• Prepare meals per menu and assist with service
• Maintain cleanliness of production and service areas
• Inspect work and storage areas to meet food safety standards
• Follow safety procedures, including injury prevention and infection control
• Label and date all food properly
• Adhere to company policies and guidelines

Legend Senior Living is a drug-free workplace; drug screening may be conducted.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care