Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist)

PCC Community Markets; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Staff discount

Free Co-op membership

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PCC Community Markets in Seattle is seeking a Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) to oversee deli kitchen operations, lead production cooking, analyze food cost, develop recipes, and manage ordering.

You'll mentor staff, participate in department planning including budgeting and scheduling, ensure sanitation and safety, and collaborate with the Deli management team to drive great customer service and product quality.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide excellent professional customer service.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and production cooking in a high-volume kitchen.
• 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 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

Customer service

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Scheduling

Food cost analysis

Mentoring

Cooking techniques

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) oversees Deli kitchen operations including production cooking, food cost analysis, recipe development and ordering. They provide mentorship and coaching to deli staff, including setting the standard for excellent customer service. They participate in production cooking and participate in department planning including budgeting and product mix.

Job Locations

US-WA-View Ridge - Seattle

Address

6514 40th Ave NE

Our Culture

Our Vision

To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet

Our Mission

We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems

Our Values

• We foster high standards
• We act with integrity
• We embrace stewardship
• We take action because we care

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

PCC Is a Company Where Culture And Values Are At The Heart Of Who We Are And What We Do. Everyone At PCC Is Expected To

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate Kindness
• Focus on the customer
• Instill trust
• Value diversity

Main Job 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

Qualifications And Skills

• 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

Benefits And Perks

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable.
• Medical, V ision, D ental, L ife I nsurance, S hort T erm D isability, L ong T erm D isability , and P arental L eave
• Vacation A ccrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked
• S ick A ccrual – .033 hours per hour worked
• Pension t hrough UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA P ass
• Staff D iscount on I n- S tore P urchases
• Free Co-op M embership
• Bereavement L eave
• Employee Assistance Program

PCC Benefits Page

• https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/

Comp Details

Starting Wage: $30.15 / hour.