Cook

GENCARE INC.; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Free meals

CEUs reimbursement

Job summary

GenCare Lifestyle is seeking a qualified Line/Prep Cook to join our culinary team at our Federal Way location. You will cook from scratch with fresh, local ingredients and contribute to a gluten-free kitchen culture with a focus on quality and service.

We offer comprehensive benefits for both full-time and part-time team members, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options. Join a passionate team dedicated to mind, body, and soul wellness in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, ideally in scratch kitchens.
• Passion for fresh, wholesome, and flavorful food.
• Team-player mentality with a love for serving others.
• Eagerness to learn gluten-free cooking techniques.
• Ability to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from scratch using fresh ingredients.
• Contribute to gluten-free kitchen practices.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Collaborate with culinary team to deliver quality meals.

Skills

Line cook experience

Scratch cooking

Gluten-free cooking

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Description

Cook – Line/Prep

Location: Federal Way

GenCare Lifestyle @ Steel Lake in Federal Way is a Premier Senior Independent/Assisted Living/Memory Care Community. We are currently seeking a qualified Line/Prep Cook to join our amazing Culinary Team.

We’re looking for a talented and passionate Line/Prep Cook to join our exceptional Culinary Team. If you love cooking from scratch with fresh, local ingredients and want to make a positive difference every day, we’d love to meet you!

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re redefining what senior living dining looks like. Forget “retirement home food” — we are the only fully Gluten-Free accredited Senior Housing Community in the U.S. You’ll be trained in gluten-free food preparation and work in a kitchen where creativity and quality come first — without sacrificing your work/life balance.

Full-Time Benefits

• 99% employer-paid base medical plan
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid sick leave (1 hr per 40 hrs worked, up to 56 hrs rollover)
• 6 paid holidays + your birthday off (paid!)
• Vacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after year 4
• Quarterly pay increase for hourly team members.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after 1 year (eligible at 6 months with matching after 12 months)
• Bereavement leave (up to 3 days) & jury duty leave (up to 5 days)
• Free meal while on shift
• Free CEUs + CNA & LPN annual license reimbursement
• First Choice Health Employee Assistance Program with Discount Marketplace Perks Reward Program

Part-Time Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) with employer match (eligible at 6 months, with company matching after 12 months)
• Quarterly pay increase for hourly team members
• Free meal while on shift
• Free CEUs + CNA & LPN annual license reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program with Discount Marketplace Perks Reward Program

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What We’re Looking For

• Proven cooking experience, ideally in scratch kitchens
• Passion for fresh, wholesome, and flavorful food
• Team-player mentality with a love for serving others
• Eagerness to learn gluten-free cooking techniques
• Ability to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment

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About Us

GenCare Lifestyle is proud to offer Whole Life Living™, our signature program that focuses on mind, body, and soul wellness.

Learn more: www.gencarelifestyle.com

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All offers are contingent upon passing a background check, reference check, and meeting employment documentation requirements.