Community Kitchen Cook — Medically Tailored Meals

Lifelong: Health For All; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye

Generous vacation (3 weeks)

Sick leave and 2 personal days

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance options

Long-term disability

Mass transit subsidy

15 paid holidays

Job summary

Lifelong’s Kitchen team in Seattle (Georgetown) seeks a full-time Cook to prepare high-quality meals per established recipes and safety standards. You will perform daily kitchen tasks, including prep, cooking, packaging, and dishwashing, while supporting volunteers and the kitchen staff.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen, a King County Food Worker’s Card (or ability to obtain within 30 days), and a commitment to food safety and teamwork in a busy

Qualifications

• Proven cooking skills and ability to follow recipes.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Meal Production: Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and portion guidelines.
• Food & Kitchen Safety: Ensure food is prepared safely by following proper food handling, sanitation, and temperature control.
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store food and ingredients.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations.
• Train and direct volunteers in food prep and packaging.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen team members and supervisors to support an efficient shift.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, all-staff meetings, trainings, and other events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Cooking

Teamwork

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lifelong’s Kitchen team in Seattle (Georgetown) seeks a full-time Cook to prepare high-quality meals per established recipes and safety standards. You will perform daily kitchen tasks, including prep, cooking, packaging, and dishwashing, while supporting volunteers and the kitchen staff.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen, a King County Food Worker’s Card (or ability to obtain within 30 days), and a commitment to food safety and teamwork in a busy