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Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist)

2/17/2026

The Kitchen Manager oversees all Deli kitchen operations, including production cooking, food cost analysis, recipe development, and ordering, while providing mentorship and coaching to deli staff. They also participate in department planning, budgeting, and hands-on production cooking as needed.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Founded in Seattle in 1953, PCC Community Markets (PCC) is a certified organic retailer and the nation’s largest community-owned food market. The co-op’s mission is to ensure that good food nourishes the communities it serves, while cultivating vibrant, local, organic food systems. PCC operates 16 stores in the Puget Sound area, including the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Burien, Edmonds, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and Seattle. Seattle stores are in the neighborhoods of Ballard, Central District, Columbia City, Fremont, Green Lake, View Ridge and West Seattle.
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.

Job Locations

US-WA-Columbia City - Seattle

Address

3610 S Edmunds St

Comp Details

$30.15 / hour.

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 

 

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

 

PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:

  • Collaborate
  • Demonstrate Kindness
  • Focus on the customer
  • Instill trust
  • Value diversity

Main Job 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 and Perks

  • Additional $1.25/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 –  Seattle Stores: .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  
  • PCC Cooking Classes Discount  
  • Free Co-op Membership  
  • Bereavement Leave  
  • Employee Assistance Program 

 

PCC Benefits Page:  

  • https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/ 
Key Skills
Customer ServiceKitchen OperationsProduction CookingFood Cost AnalysisRecipe DevelopmentOrderingMentorshipCoachingBudgetingProduct MixSchedulingSanitationCleanlinessSafety StandardsCooking TechniquesSupervising
Categories
Food & BeverageManagement & LeadershipHospitalityRetailTrades
Benefits
Night DifferentialMedical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityParental LeaveVacation AccrualSick AccrualPensionDiscounted Orca PassStaff Discount On In-Store PurchasesCooking Classes DiscountFree Co-op MembershipBereavement LeaveEmployee Assistance Program
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