Senior Living Cook: Serve Heart & Dignity

Position: Senior Living Cook: Serve with Heart & Dignity

Cook (Food Services)

Cook with Heart. Serve with Purpose. Nourish a Legacy.
At Legacy Senior Living, our Cooks are more than kitchen staffthey are memory makers, caregivers in disguise, and part of the daily joy our residents experience. If youre passionate about cooking and want to serve seniors with dignity and warmth, we want you on our team.
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- Your Impact
Food is comfort. Food is connection. As a Cook, youll help shape the experience our residents look forward to every daymealtime. Youll prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals that respect dietary needs and personal preferences, while also creating a warm and welcoming dining environment.
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- What Youll Do
Food Preparation & Culinary Excellence
Prepare daily meals and snacks in alignment with approved menus, nutrition guidelines, and resident-specific diets (including allergies and medical restrictions)
Present meals in an appealing, restaurant-style way that enhances appetite and dignity
Ensure meals are served on schedule and with carehot food hot, cold food cold
Provide for individual needs by supporting independence with adaptive utensils or portion changes
Assist in the planning and preparation of food for special events or themed meals
Inventory, Sanitation & Kitchen Management
Monitor food and supply inventory; report needs to the Food Service Director
Assist with receiving and rotating stock, ensuring first-in/first-out storage
Maintain clean, organized, and compliant kitchen and food storage areas
Promptly report equipment or safety issues to leadership
Follow all food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with OSHA and state regulations
Resident Engagement & Teamwork
Engage with residents to receive feedback and foster a sense of hospitality
Coordinate with care staff to ensure special dietary instructions are followed
Support a collaborative kitchen and dining team environment
Assist other food service team members as needed, including light cleaning or service tasks
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- What You Bring
Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, senior living, healthcare, or hospitality setting preferred
A genuine respect and compassion for older adults
Ability to follow recipes, dietary guidelines, and safety protocols
Strong organizational and time management skills
Serv Safe certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Ability to stand, lift, and carry in a fast-paced kitchen environment
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- Why Legacy?
We believe in serving with honor, building careers with purpose, and creating environments where both residents and employees feel at home.
Youll receive:
Competitive pay + consistent scheduling
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
PTO and holiday pay
Employee meals and uniforms
401(k) with company match
Supportive team and a respectful, mission-driven workplace
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- Feed the Body. Lift the Spirit. Join the Legacy.
If you're ready to cook with heart, take pride in your work, and be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and servant leadership, wed love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr