Culinary Lead — Safety, Quality & Team Champion

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Seattle Children's is seeking a Culinary Lead to ensure a safe, sanitary kitchen and oversee daily operations, including production support and catering. You will supervise staff, maintain equipment, and ensure HACCP compliance while driving safety and efficiency improvements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in culinary work, and lead experience; ServSafe is preferred. Compensation ranges hourly, with benefits and a mission-driven environment in Seattle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in the culinary field.
• Demonstrated participation in Continuous Process Improvement activities.
• Two (2) years of experience in department OR previous lead experience in food service.
• Experience practicing whole foods cooking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, sanitary work environment and monitor proper food handling practices.
• Assign and oversee daily work to ensure tasks are completed.
• Perform production support and catering as delegated by supervisor.
• Safely clean and operate preparation and production equipment.
• Interpret, implement and follow HACCP and other food safety regulations.
• Support safety and improvement efforts to reduce cost while improving quality, engagement, delivery and efficiencies.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lead in food service

Whole foods cooking

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seattle Children's is seeking a Culinary Lead to ensure a safe, sanitary kitchen and oversee daily operations, including production support and catering. You will supervise staff, maintain equipment, and ensure HACCP compliance while driving safety and efficiency improvements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in culinary work, and lead experience; ServSafe is preferred. Compensation ranges hourly, with benefits and a mission-driven environment in Seattle.