Cook

$22 - $26 per hour $1,000 New Hire Bonus! Free Meals!

Era Living is seeking a part-time Cook to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our Aljoya Mercer Island Community, Mercer Island, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled 11:30am - 08:30pm, for the weekend mostly than the week days.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start
Double pay for holidays worked
1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity bonuses
Employee discount programs
Discounted ORCA commuter pass

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 application!

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