Area Sous Chef

Era Living, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax election commuter benefits

Medical/vision/prescription drug plan

401(k) retirement plan with generous match

Progressive vacation package

Paid holidays with double pay for holidays worked

Employee discount programs

Job summary

A senior community services provider in Seattle is seeking an Area Sous Chef to join their Culinary team. This position offers built-in flexibility with typical shifts from 6:00am to 8:00pm, covering various properties. Responsibilities include directing kitchen staff and ensuring operational cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least three years of cooking experience in a high-volume setting. A complete benefits package, including medical and retirement plans, is available.

Qualifications

• Three plus years experience in a high-volume food service establishment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cover absences of Culinary Services Directors.
• Direct kitchen staff and ensure cleanliness.
• Assist with training kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work variable hours

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three plus years cooking experience

ServSafe Certification

Job description

$32 - $35 per hour | Great benefits!

Era Living is seeking an Area Sous Chef to become the newest member of our Culinary team based out of our corporate office in downtown Seattle, WA. This position offers built-in flexibility and helps cover schedule vacancies across our properties. Typical shifts fall within 6:00am – 8:00pm, with a regular schedule and occasional adjustments as needed

Competitive Compensation and a Complete Benefits Package including:

• Pre-tax election commuter benefits
• Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
• Dental plan
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• Progressive vacation package starting at 15 days per year
• 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs

Primary Responsibilities:

The Area Sous Chef provides support to the community food service teams by covering absences of the Culinary Services Directors, assuming the functional lead position in the kitchen(s) for all operations. This includes directing kitchen staff and ensuring all duties are complete, ensuring cleanliness and proper storage of leftovers, and assisting with training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess culinary knowledge and ability to perform and fulfill all food service functions in a health care institution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work variable hours and days and fill in at communities as needed
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three plus years cooking experience in a high-volume food service establishment
• Experience training kitchen staff in culinary techniques or other kitchen duties
• ServSafe Certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire
• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted “2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.