Cook

About the role

Era Living is seeking a full-time Line Cook to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located at our University House Issaquah, WA community. 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.

Responsibilities

• The Cook will prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes, ensuring that each resident has a memorable dining experience.

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

Great benefits! Free Meals! Free Onsite Parking!

• 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

Pay

$23.30 - $27.30 per hour

Schedule

Available shifts will be scheduled Monday - Friday, 6:30AM to 1:30PM.