What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at CHATEAU RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES LLC?
Chateau Retirement
Chateau at Bothell Landing
NOW HIRING
Full-Time Cook
Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community
About Chateau Retirement
At Chateau Retirement, our kitchen is a real kitchen — and we take pride in it. We serve scratch-made, restaurant-quality meals to our residents three times a day, every day. We’re looking for a skilled Cook who loves the craft of cooking, takes ownership of their station, and wants to bring their talent somewhere it truly makes a difference. If you’ve got the skills of a restaurant cook but you’re ready for a better quality of life outside the kitchen, this is your place.
Same Skills. Better Life. Here’s Why Cooks Choose Us Over Restaurants:
You’ve put in the time in restaurant kitchens. You know the craft. Here’s what’s different at Chateau Retirement:
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What Matters to You |
Restaurant Kitchen |
Chateau Retirement |
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Hours |
Late nights, split shifts, bar close |
Day & evening shifts, no late nights |
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Schedule Flexibility |
Last-minute call-ins, unpredictable |
Flexible scheduling, set windows |
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Weekends & Holidays |
Every holiday, every weekend |
Rotating schedule, fair time off |
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Work Environment |
High-pressure rush, chaotic pace |
Steady-paced, organized service |
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Job Stability |
Seasonal slowdowns, closures |
Year-round, consistent demand |
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Health Insurance |
Often unavailable or unaffordable |
Medical, dental & vision offered, HSA |
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Retirement Benefits |
Rarely offered |
401(k) with employer contribution |
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Sense of Purpose |
Strangers every night |
Familiar faces, real relationships |
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and execute breakfast, lunch, and dinner service from scratch using fresh ingredients
- Follow recipes while bringing creativity and quality to every plate
- Cook a variety of menu items/cuisine. Specials change daily
- Manage your station — prep, cook, plate, and maintain throughout service
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation per health code standards
- Collaborate with kitchen and dining room staff to deliver smooth, timely service
- Assist with receiving and rotating inventory as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen at all times
- Assist with special events when needed
What We’re Looking For
- 3 years of cooking experience in a scratch restaurant, hotel, or commercial kitchen
- Solid knife skills and working knowledge of various cooking techniques
- Ability to manage prep and production in a fast-paced but organized environment
- Current Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe certification and MAST (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Reliable, punctual, and a team player who takes pride in their work
- A genuine interest in serving others — experience in senior living is a plus but not required
- Pass a Department of Social Services background check
Bring your talent somewhere it matters. Apply today
Chateau Retirement • An Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements:
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Pass a Department of Social and Health Services background check (some negative actions can be acceptable)
Salary : $23 - $26