Cook

Era Living, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company located in Seattle, WA, is seeking a full-time Cook for their Culinary Services team. The Cook will prepare meals, ensure cleanliness, and create memorable dining experiences for residents. Interested candidates who are passionate about food service and meeting high standards are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Medical/vision/prescription drug plan

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Culinary knowledge & ability to perform routine food service functions.
• Ability to follow recipe preparation instructions.
• Ability to pass DSHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes.
• Establish portion control procedures and cleanliness standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas and equipment.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Ability to follow recipes

Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures

Understanding food storage procedures

Adherence to cleanliness standards

Communication in English

Education

First Aid and CPR certification

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

$22.75 - $26.75 per hour | Discounted Staff Meals!

Era Living is seeking full-time Cook to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located at Ida Culver House Broadview, in Seattle, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday - Thursday, 11:30am - 08:00pm.

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
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits
• Discounted ORCA commuter pass

Primary Responsibilities:
The Cook willprepare meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes, ensuring that each resident has a memorable dining experience. This role will alsoestablish portion control procedures and cleanliness standards, ensuring work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained. Can work alternating shifts, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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