Cook

Era Living; Mercer Island, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/prescription plan

Dental plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for health/

401(k) retirement plan with generous

Progressive vacation package starting

8 paid holidays per year

1 hour paid sick time per 40 hours

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

Discounted ORCA commuter pass

Healthy Work / Life Balance

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a full-time Cook for our Aljoya Mercer Island Community on Mercer Island, WA. The role supports our Culinary Services team with meals prepared to planned menus and recipes, ensuring residents enjoy memorable dining experiences.

We offer a competitive benefits package and a schedule discussed to fit operations. This position is on-site with shifts from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 & taste

Temperature awareness

Food storage

Cleanliness

English communication

Background check

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 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 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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