Production Kitchen Manager: Lead, Develop & Mentor

PCC Community Markets; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,402 - 50,421; Full time

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

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.