What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook (Full-Time + Benefits) position at Julian Estates?
Julian Estates, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Puyallup, has an opening for a full-time P.M. Cook.
About the Position:
This position prepares nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals, while working as a team with other culinary services members to provide smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen area.
This individual must have a friendly, professional, and energetic personality and have a passion for improving the lives of others. The successful candidate for this position must be 18 years of age and have two years’ experience in institutional or full service restaurant cooking. It is preferred that this individual have verifiable culinary training/education. The successful candidate will be able to prepare meals from established menus and recipes, have experience preparing meals from scratch and batch cooking practices, as well as follow portion control policies. This individual will have knowledge of and ability to conform to food service sanitation practices, be ServSafe certified, and will maintain food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations. The successful candidate for this position will communicate in a clear and concise manner with our residents. This individual will possess organizational skills as well as excellent customer service skills. In addition, the successful candidate will work well under time constraints and be able to meet deadlines.
· Work–life balance: Be home every evening; predictable routine ideal for family and personal commitments.
· Highly organized kitchen: Structured menus, planned production, consistent service standards.
· Professional, low-drama environment: Team-oriented culture focused on hospitality and resident care.
· Stable operations: No seasonal volatility or unpredictable covers typical of restaurants.
· Career growth: Advancement pathways across 70 communities nationwide.
Our Mission:
Our residents deserve the best so we are seeking people who understand hospitality, integrity and compassion. We believe patience, loyalty, understanding, and hard work are the core components of rewarding lives and careers. If this interests you, come join our team!
About Our Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation and a benefit package that includes paid time off and the opportunity to elect healthcare, dental, vision and disability benefits, as well as supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401k plan with a match determined by the Company and an employee assistant program (EAP). We also have a very unique culture and love to celebrate year-round!
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume for consideration.
We do pre-employment background checks, employment verifications, and reference checks. Julian Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Hawthorn Senior Living, our retirement communities offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. Our caring concern for our residents is the foundation that leads to outstanding resident services. As contributing members of the communities we serve, what is most important is that we love our residents. We care about people and because our residents deserve the best, we are looking for employees who understand caring and compassionate customer service. Working in our retirement communities, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our seniors every day.
Salary : $16 - $18