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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 you're passionate about cooking and want to serve seniors with dignity and warmth, we want you on our team.

Food is comfort. Food is connection. As a Cook, you'll help shape the experience our residents look forward to every daymealtime. You'll prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals that respect dietary needs and personal preferences, while also creating a warm and welcoming dining environment.

Your impact:

Food is comfort. Food is connection. As a Cook, you'll help shape the experience our residents look forward to every daymealtime. You'll prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals that respect dietary needs and personal preferences, while also creating a warm and welcoming dining environment.

What you'll 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

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

ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Ability to stand, lift, and carry in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Why Legacy?

We believe in serving with honor, building careers with purpose, and creating environments where both residents and employees feel at home.

You'll 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

Feed the body. Lift the spirit. Join the Legacy.