CSB Cook
About The Position
Chicken Soup Brigade (CSB) is Lifelong’s food and nutrition program, providing medically tailored meals, culturally relevant groceries, and nutritional counseling and education to community members facing illness and injustice. The Cook prepares high-quality meals according to established recipes, menus, portion guidelines, and food safety standards, and performs daily kitchen production tasks such as food preparation, cooking, packaging, and dishwashing as needed. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt, union role based in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. Onsite work is required from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., either Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. This evergreen posting is intended to fill future openings on the kitchen team as opportunities arise.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen.
- Current King County Food Worker’s Card, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of the start date.
- Proficiency preparing and cooking recipes using a variety of techniques.
- Ability to follow standardized recipes, portion-control requirements, and packaging guidelines accurately.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, including proper handling, storage, temperature control, and sanitation.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet timelines while maintaining food quality in a time-sensitive environment.
- Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism during all shifts.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-volume cooking.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license and a good driving record.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and portion guidelines.
- Wash, chop, slice, measure, and marinate ingredients as part of food preparation.
- Package meals according to meal specifications and portion-control requirements.
- Minimize food waste and report inventory shortages or quality concerns.
- Monitor food quality, taste, appearance, and freshness throughout preparation and production.
- Follow food-handling, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures.
- Label, date, rotate, and properly store food and ingredients.
- Follow workplace safety, health, and organizational policies.
- Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies.
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations.
- Operate kitchen equipment and tools safely and correctly, and clean and store equipment after use.
- Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in retaining volunteers.
- Train and direct volunteers in food preparation and packaging, and confirm they follow portion-control requirements.
- Communicate with kitchen team members and supervisors to support an efficient shift.
- Attend and participate in team meetings, all-staff meetings, trainings, and other events.
- Complete timecards accurately and on time.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Three weeks of vacation in the first year, sick leave, and two personal days per year.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance options.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Mass transit subsidy.
- 15 paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
