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:

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• 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: -
  
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  • 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 #4 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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