Kitchen Production Lead - Mexican & Latin Cuisine

La Huerta Market; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

La Huerta Market in Kent (and nearby Tacoma) seeks a Kitchen Manager to supervise production areas, ensuring quality, safety, and presentation of all food while guiding kitchen, bakery, and butchery staff. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day production, managing inventory and equipment, coordinating hiring, and updating recipes and menu items to meet holidays, seasons, and client needs.

The role requires flexibility, basic English, ability to stand and lift up to 30 lbs, and a Food

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at La Huerta Market locations in Kent and Tacoma.
• Specialty in Mexican and Latin foods.
• Know how to use recipes, portions, and proper food storage.
• Experience with kitchen utensils (cutting, slicing, portioning, mixing).
• Food Workers Card.
• Basic English language skills.
• Stand, move, and lift up to 30 lb.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production and special orders.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and portion accuracy.
• Supervise kitchen, bakery, and butchery staff.
• Manage inventory and supplies.
• Coordinate equipment and report incidents quickly.
• Assist with menu changes as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe working conditions.
• Participate in hiring new staff.

Skills

English

Kitchen safety

Menu planning

Inventory management

Staff supervision

Job description

La Huerta Market in Kent (and nearby Tacoma) seeks a Kitchen Manager to supervise production areas, ensuring quality, safety, and presentation of all food while guiding kitchen, bakery, and butchery staff. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day production, managing inventory and equipment, coordinating hiring, and updating recipes and menu items to meet holidays, seasons, and client needs.

The role requires flexibility, basic English, ability to stand and lift up to 30 lbs, and a Food