Central Kitchen Person in Charge

Role summary

Central Kitchen Person in Charge is a role at PCC Community Markets in Seattle, Washington, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-18. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Central Kitchen Person in Charge

Company

PCC Community Markets

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Hospitality

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-18

Job description

Overview

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

Job Locations

Madison Valley, Seattle

Address

2925 E. Madison St. Suite B

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

In addition, leaders are expected to:

Build effective teams

Ensure accountability

Inspire others

Main Job Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Skills

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 50 LBS regularly

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits and Perks

Additional $1.50/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 – 0.033 hours per hour worked (Includes Union, State, and City Accrual Rates)

Pension through UFCW 3000

Discounted ORCA Pass

Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases

Free PCC Co-op Membership

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

PCC Benefits Page:

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

Additional Details

Reports to: Central Kitchen Manager

Comp Details

Starting Wage: $32.15/hour