Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist)

PCC Community Markets

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 35,402 - 50,421

Full time

14 days+

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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

Cooking classes discount

Free Co-op membership

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PCC Community Markets in Seattle seeks a Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) to oversee Deli kitchen operations, including production cooking, food cost analysis, recipe development, and ordering. You will mentor and coach deli staff, setting the standard for excellent customer service while participating in production cooking and in department planning.

The role requires kitchen management experience, ability to supervise and train staff, and flexibility to work weekends.

Qualifications

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

Kitchen management

Customer service

Supervision

Scheduling

Budgeting

Training & mentoring

Food cost analysis

Recipe development

Ordering

Sanitation/compliance

Physical stamina

Food Worker Card WA

Food Protection Manager

Communication

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

Madison Valley - Seattle

Address

2925 E. Madison St. Suite B

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 ( I ncludes U nion, S tate, and C ity A ccrual R ates)
Pension t hrough UFCW 3000
Discounted ORCA P ass
Staff D iscount on I n- S tore P urchases
PCC Cooking C lass es D iscount
Free Co-op M embership
Bereavement L eave
Employee Assistance Program

PCC Benefits Page