Cook

Era Living; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a part-time Cook for their Aljoya Mercer Island Community. This role involves preparing meals and ensuring high standards of food safety and service. Qualified candidates will have culinary knowledge and the ability to follow recipes diligently. Enjoy a competitive salary along with great benefits including free meals and 401(k) retirement plans.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Double pay for holidays worked

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Free meals

Employee discount programs

Discounted ORCA commuter pass

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and recipes.
• Ensure residents have a memorable dining experience.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Following recipe instructions

Food safety procedures

Communication in English

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

First Aid and CPR Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$22.75/hr - $26.75/hr

$22.75 - $26.75 per hour | Great Benefits! Free Meals!

Era Living is seeking a part-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 Saturday - Monday, 11:30am - 08:00pm.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)

1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start

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

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 “2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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