Sous Chef

Era Living, LLC; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

401(k) match

Vacation time

Holidays

Sick time

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

EAP

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Era Living in Bellevue, WA seeks a full-time Sous Chef to lead culinary services at The Gardens at Town Square. Shifts run 11:00 AM–7:30 PM, with days to discuss.

The role emphasizes delivering meals that meet established recipes, quality and safety standards, and teamwork within a senior living environment. The position requires reading, writing and speaking English, plus at least three years in high-volume food service, ability to train staff, and valid Food Handler’s/ServSafe credentials.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate culinary knowledge in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Follow recipes and portion control procedures accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards consistently.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen role ensuring food service standards are met.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and ordering.
• Support culinary staff when Culinary Services Director is absent.
• Prepare and present meals per planned menus and recipes.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food service standards

Inventory & ordering

Safety & sanitation

English communication

Background check clearance

Temperature log monitoring

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler’s Certificate

First Aid & CPR certification

ServSafe Certification

Tools

DSHS/State background check

Job description

$27.50 - $29.50 per hour | Great Benefits! Free Meals!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to become the newest member of ourCulinary Services team located in ourThe Gardens at Town Square community, Bellevue WA. Available shifts will be scheduled 11:00AM to 7:30PM. Exact days will be discussed.

Competitive Compensation and a Complete Benefits Package including:

• 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 Sous Chef is a lead position in the kitchen, including ensuring food service delivery standards are met and maintained, completing food/supplies inventory and ordering, and providing support for the culinary team in the absence of Culinary Services Director. This role works as an individual contributor and collaboratively with kitchen staff preparing and presenting food and meals in accordance with planned menus, recipes and established portion control procedures, and established cleanliness standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess culinary knowledge and ability to perform food service functions in the kitchen (record daily temperature logs; to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures and evaluate low supplies and notifies Culinary Services Director/Food Services Director of needs

• Ability to detect potentially hazardous/dangerous situations and take steps to correct them

• Proven ability to follow recipe preparation instructions and specific culinary procedures

• Ability to understand proper food storage procedures and adhere to strict established cleanliness standards and inform the Culinary Services Director/Food Services Director of any problems that occur

• Ability to adhere to specific dietary needs

• Independently able to perform food preparation tasks

• Ability to perform duties in compliance with established Universal Precautions, fire safety, infection control and sanitation procedures, and Era Living policies and procedures

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

• Ability to pass DSHS and State background check, required

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, required.

• Three plus years cooking experience in a high volume food service establishment, required.

• Experience training kitchen staff in culinary techniques or other kitchen duties, required.

• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire.

• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• ServSafe Certification or able to obtain as determined by Community needs.

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 “2023/2024/2025/2026 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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