Deli Kitchen Manager: Lead Production & Team Growth

external-pccsea; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 3,523,000 - 5,018,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Parental Leave

Vacation accrual

Sick accrual

Pension through UFCW 3000

Discounted ORCA Pass

Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases

Free Co-op Membership

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PCC Markets in Bothell, WA is seeking a Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) to oversee deli kitchen operations, drive food cost analysis and recipe development, and mentor staff. You will participate in production cooking and support department budgeting and product mix planning.

The role requires leadership in a high-volume kitchen, strong customer service, and the ability to schedule across weekends. Candidates should have a current WA Food Worker Card and CFPM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide excellent professional customer service.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and production cooking in a high-volume kitchen required.
• Must have general understanding of cooking methods, natural food ingredients, and alternative foods.
• Kitchen management experience required.
• Flexible schedule with availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
• Experience with supervising and training required.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
• Computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask on an ongoing basis.
• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills.
• Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting 10 – 40lbs regularly.
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required.
• If hired into this role, a Certified Food Protection Manager certification (for example ServSafe) is required (paid for by PCC)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides and models excellent, professional customer service.
• Oversees all kitchen operations including production cooking, food cost analysis, recipe development, and ordering.
• Provides direction, supervision, hands-on coaching, and mentorship to Cooks and Deli Helper Clerks.
• Participates in department planning with the Deli management team, including budgeting, product mix, and scheduling.
• Participates in production cooking as neededMentors and trains staff to ensure that department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food cost analysis

Mentoring

Cooking techniques

High-volume kitchen

Scheduling

Communication

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PCC Markets in Bothell, WA is seeking a Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) to oversee deli kitchen operations, drive food cost analysis and recipe development, and mentor staff. You will participate in production cooking and support department budgeting and product mix planning.

The role requires leadership in a high-volume kitchen, strong customer service, and the ability to schedule across weekends. Candidates should have a current WA Food Worker Card and CFPM certification is preferred.