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PCC Community Markets

Cook

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.55/hr

Participates in recipe development and recipe costing * May perform ordering responsibilities ... A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required * Must be at ...

PCC Community Markets

P.M. Cook

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.55/hr

Participates in recipe development and recipe costing * May perform ordering responsibilities ... A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required * Must be at ...

PCC Community Markets

Deli Clerk-Cook

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$17.63 - $17.83/hr

Participates in recipe development and recipe costing * May perform ordering responsibilities ... A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required * Must be at ...

PCC Community Markets

Deli Clerk-Cook

Bellevue, WA

$17.63 - $17.83/hr

Participates in recipe development and recipe costing * May perform ordering responsibilities ... A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required * Must be at ...

Upper Crust Food Service

Executive Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$35 - $37/hr

Lead culinary innovation and support campus-wide food strategy, including recipe development and trend integration. * Manage multi-unit financial performance, including P&L responsibility, food and ...

Sodexo

Director, Culinary Services

Seattle, WA · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

Proven experience in recipe development, standardization, and compliance across diverse food service environments. * Technical skills in culinary data systems, including menu management platforms and ...

Down to Earth Cuisine

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu planning and new recipe development each week. * Conduct ... Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including temperature checks, sanitation practices ...

Down to Earth Cuisine

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$30 - $31/hr

Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu planning and new recipe development each week. * Conduct ... Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including temperature checks, sanitation practices ...

PCC Community Markets

Deli Manager

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

Strong production cooking, recipe development, and kitchen management experience required * The ... A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required * If hired ...

PCC Community Markets

Deli Manager

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$81K - $87K/yr

Strong production cooking, recipe development, and kitchen management experience required * The ... A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required * If hired ...

Quality Food Centers

Pharmacy Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$74 - $87/hr

... and development, providing excellence in customer service, managing prescription pricing and ... Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, w ...

Quality Food Centers

Pharmacy Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$74.25 - $87.50/hr

... and development, providing excellence in customer service, managing prescription pricing and ... Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, w ...

Quality Food Centers

PRODUCE/CLERK

North Bend, WA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, w ... That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at ...

Quality Food Centers

Bakery Clerk

Renton, WA · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, w ... That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at ...

Quality Food Centers

MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

Bothell, WA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, w ... That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at ...

Quality Food Centers

DELI/ASST DEPT LEADER

Bothell, WA · On-site

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, w ... That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for food recipe development in Seattle, WA is $122,562.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,100.00 and $138,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Food Recipe Development job involves creating, testing, and refining recipes for restaurants, food brands, or publications. Professionals in this field experiment with ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation to develop unique and high-quality dishes. They may also focus on nutritional balance, cost efficiency, and scalability for commercial production. This role requires a deep understanding of culinary techniques, food science, and current market trends.

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To succeed in Food Recipe Development, you need a strong background in culinary techniques, nutrition, and food science, often supported by formal culinary education or related certifications. Experience with recipe management software, nutritional analysis tools, and food safety regulations is highly beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills set top candidates apart, especially when collaborating with chefs, marketing teams, and product developers. These abilities are critical to creating innovative, high-quality recipes that meet consumer tastes, nutritional requirements, and market trends.

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In a Food Recipe Development position, you can expect to spend your days brainstorming and testing new recipes, refining ingredient lists, and ensuring recipes are reproducible and meet desired nutritional standards. You'll often collaborate closely with chefs, nutritionists, marketing teams, and food production staff to adjust flavors, textures, and ingredient sourcing. Documentation and recipe standardization for mass production or publication is a common part of the workflow. Additionally, you may participate in sensory evaluations, attend brainstorming sessions, and stay up to date on industry trends and consumer preferences. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to combine creativity with technical expertise in a collaborative environment.

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Infographic showing various Food Recipe Development job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $122,562 per year, or $58.9 per hour.

Cook

PCC Community Markets

Seattle, WA • On-site

$21.55/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Cooks produce prepared foods in accordance with PCC recipes for the deli case, hot bar, soup bar and other deli stations. They provide excellent, professional customer service.


US-WA-Fremont - Seattle
600 N 34th St.

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

  • Provides excellent, professional customer service
  • Produces prepared foods in accordance with PCC recipes
  • Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met
  • Follows department safe food handling procedures
  • Follows department merchandising standards and procedures 
  • Performs packaging duties
  • May be in charge of production tasks
  • May oversee other kitchen staff as assigned
  • Participates in recipe development and recipe costing
  • May perform ordering responsibilities

  • Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met


  • Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
  • Available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
  • 2+ years previous production cooking experience preferred
  • Able to work in a fast pace kitchen environment
  • Familiarity with specialty and prepared foods
  • 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 10-40lbs regularly
  • A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable. 
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Parental Leave  
  • Vacation Accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked  
  • 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 Co-op Membership  
  • Bereavement Leave  
  • Employee Assistance Program 

PCC Benefits Page:  

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

Starting Wage: $21.55/hour

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