Production Kitchen Manager | Leadership & Cost Control

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

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.