Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist)

Location: Bothell, WA (22621 Bothell Everett Highway)

About the role

Overview: The Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) oversees Deli kitchen operations including production cooking, food cost analysis, recipe development and ordering. They provide mentorship and coaching to deli staff, including setting the standard for excellent customer service. They participate in production cooking and participate in department planning including budgeting and product mix.

Our Culture: 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; we act with integrity; we embrace stewardship; we take action because we care.

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

Qualifications and Skills

• 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

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
• Sick Accrual – .025 hours per hour worked (Includes Union and State Accrual Rates)
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• Staff Discount on In‑Store Purchases
• Free Co‑op Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• PCC Benefits Page: https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/

Pay

Starting Wage: $31.15 / hour.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.