Cook

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:


What Matters to You


Restaurant Kitchen


Chateau Retirement


Hours


Late nights, split shifts, bar close


Day & evening shifts, no late nights


Schedule Flexibility


Last-minute call-ins, unpredictable


Flexible scheduling, set windows


Weekends & Holidays


Every holiday, every weekend


Rotating schedule, fair time off


Work Environment


High-pressure rush, chaotic pace


Steady-paced, organized service


Job Stability


Seasonal slowdowns, closures


Year-round, consistent demand


Health Insurance


Often unavailable or unaffordable


Medical, dental & vision offered, HSA


Retirement Benefits


Rarely offered


401(k) with employer contribution


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:

• Pass a Department of Social and Health Services background check (some negative actions can be acceptable)