Full Time Cook

The-Lakeshore; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Complimentary meals

Complimentary onsite parking

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a full-time Cook for our Lakeshore Community in the South Seattle/Renton area, WA. The Cook will prepare meals according to menus and recipes, ensuring each resident has a memorable dining experience.

Available shifts are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Competitive benefits include medical/dental plans, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation, holidays, and other wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary knowledge and ability to perform routine food service functions.
• Ability to follow recipe preparation instructions and culinary procedures.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English; pass DSHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes.
• Ensure residents have a memorable dining experience by delivering quality service.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Recipe following

English communication

DSHS background check

Education

First Aid & CPR certified

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

$23.30 - $27.30 per hour | Great benefits! Complimentary Meals! Complimentary Onsite Parking!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Cook to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our Lakeshore Community, South Seattle/Renton, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Monday - Friday, 6:30AM to 2:00PM.

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

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, 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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