Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Sick time

EAP

Longevity bonuses

Employee discounts

ORCA pass

Job summary

Era Living, LLC is seeking a full-time Cook for our Aljoya Mercer Island Community in Mercer Island, WA. The Cook will prepare meals per menus, ensuring residents enjoy a memorable dining experience. Shifts run 11:30 AM–8:00 PM; exact days to be discussed.

Requirements include First Aid/CPR and Food Handler’s Certificates; familiarity with recipe procedures and English communication is essential. Era Living offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Culinary knowledge and ability to follow recipes and procedures.
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
• Read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals per planned menus and recipes to provide a memorable dining experience for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards during preparation and service.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Recipe execution

English communication

Food safety

Education

First Aid & CPR certified

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 willprepare 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:
  o First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
  o 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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