Sous Chef

Company: ERA Living - Aljoya Thornton Place
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

$26 - $28 per hour $1000 Signing Bonus! Great Benefits! 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 Aljoya Thornton Place Community, North Seattle, WA. A variety of shifts available. Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes: Medical/vision/prescription drug planDental planLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours workedEmployee Assistance ProgramLongevity bonusesEmployee discount programsPre-tax election commuter benefits Discounted ORCA commuter pass 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 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!). JB.0.00.LN

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