Culinary Team Member – Cook 1

Down to Earth Cuisine • Burien, WA

7d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Down to Earth Cuisine runs an online meal delivery service out of Tukwila, and we're hiring a Cook 1 to help power our weekend production cycle. If you like the rhythm of a tight, repeatable kitchen schedule — shop, cook, deliver — and want to work alongside a Sous Chef who takes food seriously, this could be a great fit. The weekly cycle includes shopping and prepping ingredients on Friday, cooking and packaging all meals on Saturday, and delivering meals to client homes on Sunday.

Requirements

• 3+ years cooking professionally in a high-volume kitchen
• Culinary training and a high school diploma or equivalent
• Solid grasp of food safety and dietary restrictions
• The ability to follow recipes precisely and adapt for portions or dietary needs
• A valid driver's license and your own vehicle (Sunday deliveries around Greater Seattle)

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent is a plus, not required
• Nutrition/dietary knowledge is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Cook from standardized recipes with consistent taste, quality, and presentation
• Handle sourcing and prep — proper storage, inventory checks, purchasing recommendations
• Portion and package meals accurately, including for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie clients
• Keep the kitchen spotless and code-compliant
• Watch ingredient usage and help cut down on waste
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team on any issues or delays
• Pitch in on catering or events as they come up
• Bring ideas to the table for new dishes or recipe tweaks
• Stay flexible for occasional evening, weekend, or holiday needs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 60 days (20+ hrs/week required)
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED