Culinary Team Member – Prep Cook

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.

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No