Cook Breakfast

The Gardens at Town Square; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 66,764,000 - 78,226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free on-site parking

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

FSAs

401(k) match

Vacation 7 days per year

8 holidays per year

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a full-time Cook for The Gardens at Town Square in Bellevue, WA. Shifts are 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with exact days to be discussed.

You will prepare meals in line with menus and recipes to ensure residents have a memorable dining experience. Ideal candidates will have culinary knowledge, the ability to follow recipes, and strong senses for taste and temperature, plus proper food storage and strict cleanliness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals per planned menus and recipes to provide a memorable dining experience for residents.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Follow recipes

Sensory skills

Food storage

Cleanliness standards

English literacy

Background check

Education

First Aid/CPR

Food Handler’s certificate

Job description

The Gardens at Town Square -

$23.30 - $27.30 per hour | Great benefits! Free Meals! Free On-Site Parking!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Cook to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located at the The Gardens at Town Square Community, Bellevue, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled 5:30AM to 2:00PM. Exact days of week 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

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:
  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.

Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.