Production Kitchen Manager — Deli Leadership & Innovation

PCC Community Markets; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Short/ 

Long Term Disability and ParentalLeave

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 Community Markets in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) to oversee deli kitchen operations, lead production cooking, analyze food costs, develop recipes, and place orders.

You will mentor cooks and deli helpers, participate in department planning including budgeting and product mix, and ensure sanitation, safety, and high customer service standards. A WA Food Worker Card is required and ServSafe 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 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

Cooking techniques

Kitchen management

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication

Safety standards

Physical stamina

Food Worker Card

ServSafe

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PCC Community Markets in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) to oversee deli kitchen operations, lead production cooking, analyze food costs, develop recipes, and place orders.

You will mentor cooks and deli helpers, participate in department planning including budgeting and product mix, and ensure sanitation, safety, and high customer service standards. A WA Food Worker Card is required and ServSafe certification is preferred.