Cook

Job Location: Chateau at Bothell Landing - Bothell, WA 98011 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly NOW HIRING Full-Time Cook Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community Chateau Retirement Chateau at Bothell Landing 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: What Matters to You Hours: Restaurant Kitchen: Late nights, split shifts, bar close | Chateau Retirement: Day & evening shifts, no late nights Schedule Flexibility: Restaurant Kitchen: Last-minute call-ins, unpredictable | Chateau Retirement: Flexible scheduling, set windows Weekends & Holidays: Restaurant Kitchen: Every holiday, every weekend | Chateau Retirement: Rotating schedule, fair time off Work Environment: Restaurant Kitchen: High-pressure rush, chaotic pace | Chateau Retirement: Steady-paced, organized service Job Stability: Restaurant Kitchen: Seasonal slowdowns, closures | Chateau Retirement: Year-round, consistent demand Health Insurance: Restaurant Kitchen: Often unavailable or unaffordable | Chateau Retirement: Medical, dental & vision offered, HSA Retirement Benefits: Restaurant Kitchen: Rarely offered | Chateau Retirement: 401(k) with employer contribution Sense of Purpose: Restaurant Kitchen: Strangers every night | Chateau Retirement: 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 Requirements: Pass a Department of Social and Health Services background check (some negative actions can be acceptable) Chateau Retirement An Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr