Full Time Cook

Era Living; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Complimentary onsite parking

Medical plan

Dental plan

401(k) match

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Sick time

EAP

Longevity bonuses

Employee discounts

Onsite parking

Job summary

Era Living seeks a full-time Cook at Lakeshore Community in South Seattle/Renton, WA. Shift 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a focus on preparing meals per planned menus to create memorable dining for residents.

The role requires culinary knowledge, recipe adherence, and strict cleanliness. Competitive benefits include health plans, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, EAP, and complimentary meals and onsite parking.

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 that each resident has a memorable dining experience.
• Adhere to strict established cleanliness standards and proper food storage procedures.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Follow recipes

Food storage procedures

Cleanliness standards

English communication

DSHS background check

Education

First Aid and CPR certified or willing to obtain

Food Handler’s Certificate or willing to obtain

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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