Deli Kitchen Manager & Production Specialist

PCC Community Markets; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pension with UFCW 3000

Discounted ORCA pass

Staff discount

Free Co-op membership

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PCC Community Markets is seeking a Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) to lead the Deli kitchen, drive production cooking, and manage cost analysis and recipe development. You will mentor cooks and deli staff, set service standards, and contribute to budgeting and product mix planning.

The role requires strong leadership, high-volume kitchen experience, and commitment to food safety. Seattle-area location with a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen leadership.
• Must hold a valid Washington Food Worker Card.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe) is required.

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 needed.
• Mentors and trains staff to ensure that department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Production cooking

Kitchen management

Staff coaching

Leadership

Customer service

Planning and scheduling

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Food Worker Card

ServSafe certification

Education

Washington Food Worker Card

Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PCC Community Markets is seeking a Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) to lead the Deli kitchen, drive production cooking, and manage cost analysis and recipe development. You will mentor cooks and deli staff, set service standards, and contribute to budgeting and product mix planning.

The role requires strong leadership, high-volume kitchen experience, and commitment to food safety. Seattle-area location with a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits.