Culinary Team Member – Cook 1

Three focused workdays. Real kitchen craft. A paycheck that reflects it.
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:
Friday: Shop and prep ingredients
Saturday: Cook and package all meals
Sunday: Deliver meals to client homes (personal vehicle required)
Pay & hours: $26–$28/hour depending on experience. Part-time, 18–24 hours/week to start (room to grow based on business needs and performance). Hourly, non-exempt.
Day-to-day, you'll:
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
What you bring:
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)
ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent is a plus, not required
Nutrition/dietary knowledge is a bonus
On your feet, in the kitchen:
Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs, doing repetitive tasks like chopping and kneading for stretches at a time, working with commercial equipment (ovens, grills, fryers, mixers), and driving confidently in traffic for deliveries.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 60 days (20+ hrs/week required). Paid Time Off.
Down to Earth Cuisine retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.
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.

Skills
Sourcing

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No