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Cook

Era Living
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
$23.30 - $27.30 per hour | Great benefits! Free Meals! Use of Onsite Pool and Gym!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Cook to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located at our Aljoya Thornton Place Community, North Seattle, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Friday - Tuesday, 11:30AM to 8:00PM.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

  • 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 7 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
  • Pre-tax election commuter benefits
  • Discounted ORCA commuter pass


Primary Responsibilities:

The Cook will prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes, ensuring that each resident has a memorable dining experience. This role will also establish portion control procedures and cleanliness standards, ensuring work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained. Can work alternating shifts, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Culinary knowledge & ability to perform routine food service functions.
  • Proven ability to follow recipe preparation instructions and specific culinary procedures
  • Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures
  • Ability to understand proper food storage procedures
  • Ability to adhere to strict established cleanliness standards
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English
  • Ability to pass DSHS background check, required


Education and Experience:

  • Required:
  • First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
  • Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 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 was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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