Full-Time

Cook

Updated on 8/20/2026

Transforming Age

Transforming Age

51-200 employees

Nonprofit aging services network delivering housing

Compensation Overview

$25 - $28/hr

Seattle, WA, USA

In Person

The job location text lists Kirkland, Washington, while the ATS location lists Seattle; the role is in-person.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
CPR
First Aid

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Requirements
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Prior experience as a cook, sous chef, or grill cook is preferred for 1–2 years.
  • Ability to prepare high-quality food for residents.
  • Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays, Sundays, and other days or shifts as needed.
  • Ability to maintain professional relationships with food and equipment vendors.
  • Ability to prepare therapeutic or modified diets.
  • CPR and first aid training may be required under applicable state or local guidelines.
  • Successful completion of a recognized food safety course is required where mandated by state or local guidelines.
  • Completion of a background check, drug screen, and applicable pre-employment tasks such as fingerprinting and a physical examination may be required in certain locations.
  • Ability to push, pull, and carry up to 30 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare assigned stations for the shift.
  • Under the direction of the lead cook or sous chef, prepare individual components of various entrees and food items while adhering to residents’ dietary restrictions.
  • Maintain kitchen food safety and sanitary food handling in compliance with state, federal, and Department of Social and Health Services regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Transforming Age is a nonprofit network that improves older adults’ lives by providing affordable housing, healthcare, and community programs across 28 communities through a broad affiliate system. It owns or manages housing, coordinates home- and community-based services via affiliates like Full Life Care, and funds programs through the TA Cares Fund, Education Fund, and charitable care initiatives. Unlike groups focused on a single service, it combines housing, health services, and community programs with philanthropy to support aging in place at scale. Its goal is to expand access to affordable housing, healthcare, and supportive services for seniors and build a scalable, sustainable ecosystem for aging in place.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 OFHC partnership expands Transforming Age’s California footprint and management platform.
  • Parkshore Juanita Bay opened full, with all 50 units filled immediately.
  • New leaders Andrew Minear and Katie Pelczar strengthen fundraising and investment execution.

What critics are saying

  • Third-party management at Saratoga and Napa exposes Transforming Age to underperforming partner assets.
  • Zero-margin nonprofit housing depends on philanthropic and occupancy discipline, stressing staffing and capital.
  • An existential failure would be loan defaults across GSI-managed communities, breaking expansion credibility.

What makes Transforming Age unique

  • GSI gives Transforming Age integrated development, management, and consulting across senior housing.
  • Its 2026 network spans housing, community services, partnerships, technology, and philanthropy.
  • Parkshore Juanita Bay won LEED Platinum, proving sustainability as a resident differentiator.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

McKnight's Senior Living
Jan 30th, 2024
People in the news, Jan. 30

Alicia Hoppers has been named vice president of affordable housing at Transforming Age.

Transforming Age
Dec 11th, 2023
Transforming Age Welcomes New Board Member

Bellevue, WA - December 11, 2023 - Transforming Age is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathi Lentzsch to its Board of Trustees.