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Legend Senior Living • Topeka, Kansas
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Job Title

Cook Posted : 9 / 15 / 2025

Location

Assisted Living

Memory Care

1931 Southwest Arvonia Place

Topeka, KS 66615

Description

Why we should be your “home away from home”

  • What associates say : A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 7 years in a row!
  • 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 : A family business for 30 years, Legend has seen 63% property growth in the past several years! Our awards include : Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the culinary team as a 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.

Bonus opportunities :

  • Employee referrals
  • Employee of the month / year
  • Resident tour (move-in)
  • Benefits :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision  offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
  • Company Paid  Life Insurance  coverage in the amount of $15,000
  • 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
  • Responsibilities :

  • 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
  • Requirements

    Requirements :

  • Possess a minimum of one year of experience in a commercial restaurant
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide the highest level of culinary service and professional interaction to our residents and associates
  • Work well in a fast-paced environment, be organized, flexible, and self-motivated
  • Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company’s discretion.

    Quick Apply Apply (Full Application) Return to Search Share It is the policy of Legend Senior Living to provide equal employment opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Although the company does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, it is required to comply with federal laws to ensure that its workforce is legally eligible to work in the United States.

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