Central Kitchen Person in Charge

Location: Madison Valley, Seattle – 2925 E. Madison St. Suite B

About the company

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, act with integrity, embrace stewardship, take action because we care, collaborate, demonstrate kindness, focus on the customer, instill trust, and value diversity. Leaders are also expected to build effective teams, ensure accountability, and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent, professional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Utilizes expertise while preparing items in accordance with PCC recipes, including bakery and savory items.
• Responsible for quality control to ensure consistently high-quality product, including overseeing use of the ovens.
• Solves problems effectively and works well as part of a team.
• Leads, directs, and trains Central Kitchen staff while keeping everyone on task.
• Ensures that Central Kitchen orders are ready for pickup on time and that no product is misplaced.
• Shuts down the department at the end of the night, including turning off machines and ensuring freezer and refrigerator doors are closed.
• Oversees staff and provides leadership for the department in the absence of the manager.
• Sets an example for department sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Provides support and assistance to managers in all aspects of the job.
• Oversees maintenance of equipment.
• Performs other related duties as needed or required.

Requirements

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service.
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends – schedule may change during the holiday season.
• Production experience is preferred, with familiarity in specialty and prepared foods, including bakery and deli production.
• Basic math skills for measurement and scale functions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet physical demands, including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting between 10 and 50 lbs regularly.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Additional $1.50/hour night differential when applicable.
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and parental leave.
• Vacation accrual: 0.06 hours per hour worked during the first 2,080 hours of employment.
• Sick accrual: 0.033 hours per hour worked (includes union, state, and city accrual rates).
• Pension through UFCW 3000.
• Discounted ORCA pass.
• Staff discount on in-store purchases.
• Free PCC Co-op membership.
• Bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.

More details on PCC benefits.

Pay

Starting wage: $32.15/hour.