Sous Chef

Era Living, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plan

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Paid sick time

Employee discounts

Commuter pre-tax benefits

Free meals

Job summary

Era Living, LLC in Seattle’s University House Wallingford Community is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure meal quality and service standards. Shifts include weekday mornings and weekend coverage, with opportunities to influence menus and training.

The role requires 3+ years in high-volume kitchens, staff training, and food-safety certifications. Era Living offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Three+ years cooking in a high-volume facility.
• Experience training kitchen staff in culinary techniques.
• Food Handler’s Certificate within 14 days of hire.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure service standards.
• Complete food and supplies inventory and ordering.
• Support culinary team in the absence of Culinary Services Director.
• Prepare and present meals per planned menus and portion controls.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food safety awareness

Inventory management

English communication

Team collaboration

Ability to read recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler’s Certificate

First Aid/CPR certification

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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

Era Living is seeking full-time Sous Chefs to become the newest members of our Culinary Services team located in our University House Wallingford Community, Seattle, WA.Available shifts will be scheduled Wednesday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM, and Thursday - Sunday, 11:00AM to 7:30PM. Open availability is required to fit business needs and adapt as needed.

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
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits

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