Sous Chef - Quick Hire!

Era Living is a distinguished senior living company dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through exceptional community living experiences. Recognized as the "2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community" by the Seattle Times, Era Living exemplifies a values-based approach centered on integrity, credibility, consistency, and a strong team orientation. The company fosters a culture of respect and outstanding communication, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute meaningfully to the community's well-being. Located in Seattle, WA, the University House Wallingford Community is one of Era Living's premier residences, offering residents engaging, supportive environments where every detail is thoughtfully curated to inspire wellness and community connection. We are seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join our talented Culinary Services team at University House Wallingford. This role is pivotal in maintaining high culinary standards and ensuring residents receive exceptional dining experiences aligned with their dietary needs and preferences. As a Sous Chef, you will take on a leadership position within the kitchen, supporting the Culinary Services Director by overseeing food preparation, inventory management, and adherence to rigorous cleanliness and safety standards. Your culinary expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality and satisfaction of the dining services provided. The compensation for this role ranges from $27 to $29 per hour, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental plans, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and generous 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, progressive vacation time starting at seven days annually, eight paid holidays with double pay for holidays worked, an employee assistance program, longevity bonuses, employee discounts, and commuter benefits. In this role, you will execute food preparation tasks with precision and adherence to recipes and portion control, while also monitoring food inventory to ensure consistent supply levels. The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, including Universal Precautions, fire safety, and infection control. This position requires independent work capability as well as collaboration with the culinary team to provide a seamless dining service. Strong communication skills and the ability to operate within a high-volume food service environment are essential. Joining Era Living as a Sous Chef offers a unique opportunity to be part of a community-driven organization that values passion for improving older adults' quality of life. Your culinary skills and leadership will contribute to an environment where residents enjoy nutritious, flavorful meals that meet specific dietary requirements. If you are committed to excellence in culinary arts, possess a proactive mindset toward food safety, and aim to thrive in a supportive team setting, we invite you to apply and become part of our award-winning community.

• 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
• 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 as determined by community needs
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS and State background check
• Ability to perform duties in compliance with Universal Precautions, fire safety, infection control, and sanitation procedures