Cook

$22 - $26 per hour | $1000 New Hire bonus | Free Meals!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Cook to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our University House Wallingford Community, Seattle, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Wednesday - Friday 11:00am-7:30am and Saturday - Sunday 06:30am - 03:00pm.

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
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits

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:

• Prior kitchen experience required; experience in a restaurant or catering environment preferred.
• 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

Era Living has been voted #4 Best Place to Work in Seattle 2017 (CityVoter’s) and Top 5 BEST Places to Work in 2014 & 2015 (King5 Best of Western Washington!).