Central Kitchen Person in Charge

The Central Kitchen Person in Charge oversees staff and provides leadership for department in absence of manager. 

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

In addition, leaders are expected to:

• Build effective teams
• Ensure accountability
• Inspire others

• 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 insure 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 pick up on time and that no product is misplaced
• Shuts down the department at the end of the night, including turning off machines and making sure that freezer and refrigerator doors are closed
• Oversees staff and provides leadership for department in absence of manager 
• Sets example for department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards
• Provides support and assistance to managers in all aspects of the job
• Oversees maintenance of equipment
• Other related duties as needed or required
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

• 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 and a familiarity with 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 40 LBS 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)
• If hired into this role, a CPR/First Aid Certification is required (paid for by PCC)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Additional $1.25/hour Night Differential when applicable. 
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Parental Leave 
• Vacation Accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked during the first 2080 hours of employment   
• Sick Accrual –  
  • Seattle Stores (BL, CD, CC, DT, FR, GL, GV, VR, WS): 0.033 hours per hour worked (Includes Union, State, and City Accrual Rates)  
  • Outside of Seattle Stores (BV, BT, BR, ED, IS, KL, RD): 0.025 hours per hour worked (Includes Union and State Accrual Rates) 
• Pension through UFCW 3000 
• Discounted ORCA Pass  
• Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases  
• PCC Cooking Classes Discount  
• Free PCC Co-op Membership  
• Bereavement Leave  
• Employee Assistance Program 

PCC Benefits Page:  

• https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/ 

Reports to:  Commissary Manager