Cook

Job DetailsJob Location: Chateau at Bothell Landing - Bothell, WA 98011Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly

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)

Qualifications