Sous Chef

Era Living; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision plans

Dental plan

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) retirement plan with match

Vacation and holidays

Sick time benefits

Employee assistance program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a full-time Sous Chef for University House Issaquah, WA. The role leads in-kitchen operations, ensuring meals meet standards and menus. Shifts run Saturday to Wednesday, with comprehensive benefits and a supportive culinary team.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in high-volume food service, training experience, and relevant certifications. Join Era Living for career growth and a community-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years cooking in a high-volume setting.
• Experience training kitchen staff in culinary techniques.
• 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure service standards.
• Manage food/supplies inventory and ordering.
• Support Culinary Services Director in their absence.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Follow recipes

Inventory management

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$27.50 - $29.50 per hour | Great Benefits! Free Meals! Use of Onsite Pool and Gym!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our University House Issaquah Community, Issaquah, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Saturday - Wednesday.

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

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