Kitchen Manager

Are you passionate about leading a kitchen, delivering high-quality meals, and keeping operations running smoothly? Our client is looking for a Chef / Kitchen Managerto manage kitchen operations, support meal service, and maintain high standards for food safety and quality.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Order, receive, and properly store all food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare, assemble, and serve meals for employees (breakfast and lunch), guests, and clients.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure all equipment is sanitized and in working order.
• Participate in preparation and service for sales meetings, tastings, and special events.
• Track and manage inventory, complete weekly food orders, and organize storage in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage.
• Collaborate with delivery personnel, employees, client vendors, and customers.
• Utilize Microsoft programs for ordering, inventory tracking, online meetings, and communication.

Here’s What Your Work History Needs to Show

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in restaurant management, hotels, hospitals, culinary instruction, or institutional kitchens.
• Current SERVESAFE Certification or completion of a sanitation course within the last 12 months (preferred).
• Current food handler’s card and compliance with federal, state, and local food safety requirements.
• Associate degree in hotel or institutional food preparation preferred.
• Previous experience managing inventory, ordering, meal prep, and kitchen operations.

Soft Skills & Attributes for Success

• Dependable, organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Upbeat, personable, and committed to high-level customer service.
• Comfortable interacting with staff, vendors, and clients.
• Punctual and prepared daily, maintaining clean kitchen and equipment.

Here’s the Important Details

• Location:Seattle, WA
• Salary:$75,000 DOE
• Assignment Type:Temp-to-Hire (Direct Hire considered for a superstar candidate)
• Schedule:Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
• Compliance:Must maintain all required food safety certifications

PACE Staffing Networkis a woman-owned staffing company serving Puget Sound clients for over 45 years. We place temporary, contract, and direct hire positions in fields including accounting, administrative support, warehouse/logistics, project management, customer service, and culinary roles.

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