Culinary Team Member - Prep Cook
$22 - $24 per hourDown to Earth Cuisine
Job Description
Job Description
A steady weekend kitchen job, cooking meals people actually look forward to.
Down to Earth Cuisine delivers restaurant-quality, family-friendly meals straight to people's doorsteps around Seattle — real menus, crafted by our chefs, built around taste and nourishment for busy households. We're growing our Tukwila kitchen team and looking for a Prep Cook to help power our weekend production.
The weekly cycle:
- Friday: Prep ingredients
- Saturday: Cook and package all meals
- Sunday: Meals go out for delivery
Pay & hours: $22–$24/hour depending on experience. Part-time, 15–25 hours/week to start, with room for adjustment based on business needs and performance. Work days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hourly, non-exempt.
What you'll do:
- Cook from standardized recipes, keeping taste, presentation, and quality consistent
- Make sure ingredients are fresh and properly handled
- Portion and package meals to spec for distribution
- Keep your workspace clean and organized throughout
- Work alongside the kitchen team to hit dietary compliance and quality standards on every batch
- Occasionally support dining events or catering as needed
What you bring:
- 1–2 years of cooking experience in a high-volume professional kitchen
- Solid grasp of food safety regulations, dietary restrictions, and cooking techniques
- Ability to follow recipes precisely and adjust for portion size or dietary needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
- Food Safety/Sanitation or culinary certification a plus, not required
Kitchen tools you'll use: Commercial ovens, grills, fryers, and mixers; knives and standard culinary tools; inventory tracking, labeling, and packaging equipment.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 60 days (for those working 20+ hours/week). Paid Time Off.
Down to Earth Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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