Area Sous Chef

Overview

$32 - $35 per hour | Great benefits!

Era Living is seeking an Area Sous Chef to become the newest member of our Culinary team based out of our corporate office in downtown Seattle, WA.

Competitive Compensation and a Complete Benefits Package including:

• Pre-tax election commuter benefits
• 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 15 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

The Area Sous Chef provides support to the community food service teams by covering absences of the Culinary Services Directors, assuming the functional lead position in the kitchen(s) for all operations. This includes directing kitchen staff and ensuring all duties are complete, ensuring cleanliness and proper storage of leftovers, and assisting with training.

• Possess culinary knowledge and ability to perform and fulfill all food service functions in a health care institution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work variable hours and days and fill in at communities as needed
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

• High school diploma or GED
• Three plus years cooking experience in a high-volume food service establishment
• Experience training kitchen staff in culinary techniques or other kitchen duties
• Serv Safe Certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• 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

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 “2025 Winner:
Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.