Cook 1

Down To Earth Cuisine LLC•Burien, WA

4d•$24 - $26

About The Position

Join our culinary team in Tukwila as a Cook 1 for our online meal delivery service, where you will be instrumental in preparing high-quality, delicious meals. This role requires meticulous attention to detail in meal preparation, portioning, and packaging, ensuring all dishes align with our strict standards for taste, presentation, and dietary compliance. You will work closely with the Sous Chef, utilizing fresh ingredients and maintaining an impeccably clean and organized workspace. We shop and prep ingredients on Fridays, cook all meals and package them on Saturdays (between 125-160 meals per week) ), and deliver them to our clients on Sundays. We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Cook 1 to join our kitchen team located in Tukwila. The Cook 1 is responsible for preparing high-quality meals according to standardized recipes, ensuring ingredients are fresh, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This role includes cooking, portioning, and packaging meals for distribution. The Cook collaborates with the Sous Chef to ensure all meals meet company standards for taste, presentation, and dietary compliance. Shopping and ingredient prep is done on Fridays, on Saturdays we cook all of the meals, and we deliver the meals on Sundays.

Requirements

Possesses common sense and a self starter.
Responsible, dependable, and organized.
Proven experience as a cook or in meal preparation, preferably in a meal prep service.
Knowledge of cooking techniques, dietary restrictions, and food safety regulations.
Ability to follow recipes accurately and adjust for portion sizes or dietary needs.
Be willing to use your personal vehicle to deliver meals to clients in the Greater Seattle Area.
3 years as a professional cooking in a high volume kitchen.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Driver's license and personal vehicle required.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training.
Basic understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements is a plus.
Food Safety and Sanitation Certification (e.g., ServSafe Manager Certification).

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
Ensure all ingredients are fresh when shopping, properly washed and prepped, and is familiar with proper storage of meats, produce, and vegetables. Be able to do inventory and recommend purchasing quantities.
Accurately portion and package meals according to company’s standards. Prepare meals that cater to specific dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie diets.
Assist with maintaining kitchen cleanliness, including washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and ensuring all workspaces are organized and sanitized while adhering to health and safety regulations.
Assist in tracking ingredient usage, minimizing waste, and helping with reordering supplies.
Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations; communicate any issues or delays promptly.
Ensure the quality of meals prepared consistently meets or exceeds company standards and customer expectations.
Effectively manage time to adhere to meal preparation schedules and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Maintain flexibility with scheduling to accommodate business needs.
Knowledge of food prep, packing, and delivery. Supporting event and catering operations when needed.
Equipment maintenance and kitchen organization.
Provide feedback or ideas for improving recipes or introducing new dishes.
Able to work weekends, holidays, or evenings as required by the business.
Deliver food to client's homes on Sundays
Other duties as assigned.