Culinary Services Director

About the role

Era Living is seeking a Culinary Services Director to join the team at University House Wallingford Community in Seattle, WA. The position offers $80,200–$89,000 annually, great benefits, and free onsite parking.

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

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of Food Service operations to ensure the highest quality of food and service, including planning, preparation, and delivery of three meals per day, seven days per week.
• Oversees plans and manages all activities of the Food Service Department including menu development, food preparation and delivery, staff management and budget.

Requirements

• Culinary Arts Degree or Certification (preferred)
• 1 year of experience working as an Executive Chef or Sous Chef in a fine dining environment (required)
• 2 years managing all aspects of a food service department (required)
• Supervisory skills (required)
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (required)
• Current food handlers permit, CPR, First Aid, and Alcohol Serving Certification (required)
• Ability to pass DSHS background check (required)

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of food service management including menu planning, preparation and service, sanitation, nutrition, physical plant, and resident services
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply modern methods, materials, equipment and appliances used in large-scale food preparation
• Ability to plan, coordinate and direct the work of a large staff of cooks and food service helpers in food service operations
• Possess basic technical knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of food service administrative functions
• Knowledge of principles and practices of food service management, including food value and costs
• Proven supervisory skills
• Ability to perform cook duties when necessary
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Benefits

• Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
• Dental plan
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Long-Term Disability 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 15 days per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership bonuses
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits

Pay

$80,200 - $89,000 annually

Schedule

Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday - Thursday, 10:30AM to 7:00PM. Hours may vary based on events and community needs.