Cook

Era Living; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) match

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

Discounted ORCA commuter pass

Healthy Work / Life Balance

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a full-time Cook for the Aljoya Mercer Island Community in Mercer Island, WA. Shifts run 11:30AM–8:00PM; days discussed with management. You will prepare meals per menus and recipes to provide residents with a memorable dining experience.

Laing with a strong benefits package and supportive Culinary Services team, this role emphasizes quality, safety, and guest satisfaction in a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary knowledge and ability to perform routine food service functions.
• Ability to follow recipe preparation instructions and established culinary procedures.
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
• Ability to understand proper food storage procedures.
• Ability to adhere to strict established cleanliness standards.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required.

Responsibilities

• The Cook will prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes, ensuring a memorable dining experience for each resident.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Follow recipes

Smell and taste

Food storage procedures

Cleanliness standards

English literacy

Background check clearance

Education

First Aid & CPR certification

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

$23.30 - $27.30 per hour | Great Benefits! Free Meals!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Cook to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our Aljoya Mercer Island Community, Mercer Island, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled 11:30AM to 8:00PM. Exact days will be discussed.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• 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 7 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
• Discounted ORCA commuter pass
• Healthy Work / Life Balance

Primary Responsibilities:

The Cook will prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes, ensuring that each resident has a memorable dining experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Culinary knowledge & ability to perform routine food service functions.
• Proven ability to follow recipe preparation instructions and specific culinary procedures
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures
• Ability to understand proper food storage procedures
• Ability to adhere to strict established cleanliness standards
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience:

• Required:
• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 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 “2023/2024/2025/2026 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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