Sous Chef - Era Living, LLC : Job Details

$26 - $28 per hour | Great Benefits! Free Meals! Use of Onsite Pool and Gym!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our University House Issaquah Community, Issaquah, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday - Thursday.

Competitive Compensation and a Complete Benefits Package including:

• 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

Primary Responsibilities:

The Sous Chef is a lead position in the kitchen, responsible for preparing and serving food, ordering and inventory. Plans and create menus with Executive Chef. Manage a team of employees for dining for up to 300 guests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess basic culinary knowledge and ability to perform food service functions in a health care institution; to record daily temperature logs; to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures and evaluate low supplies and notifies Director or Chef 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 Director or Chef of any problems that occur
• Ability to adhere to specific dietary needs
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS and State background check, required

Education and Experience:

• Three plus years cooking experience in a high volume food service establishment.
• 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 within 30 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 was voted “2023 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.