Bakery Department, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, FIFO, Fast Food, Food Safety, Grocery Stores, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Meat Department, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Restaurant, SLICE (Simulation Language with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Sanitation, Team Player
Emish Market, located in Fife, WA, is a Ukrainian grocery store offering a wide selection of imported goods from Ukraine and other European countries. Alongside our full-service café, bakery, and meat department, we continue expanding our hot food program, offering fresh shawarma and street-food style meals prepared in-store for both dine-in and to-go customers.
We are currently seeking a skilled and energetic Shawarma Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate is passionate about cooking, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in preparing flavorful, high-quality food with consistency and care.
Work Schedule: weekend shifts
Pay Range: $18/hour + tips (team members typically earn up to $22-24/hr).
Benefits
- 1 paid hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked
- Medical insurance - 75% company-paid coverage for employee
- Paid vacation:
- 1 week after 1 year of employment
- 2 weeks after 2 years
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook shawarma meats (chicken, beef, lamb) according to recipes and food safety standards
- Slice, assemble, and wrap shawarma, bowls, and plates quickly and consistently
- Prepare sauces, toppings, vegetables, and side items
- Maintain proper food handling, storage, labeling, and rotation (FIFO)
- Keep workstations clean, organized, and sanitized throughout the shift
- Monitor ingredient levels and inform management about restocking needs
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and store staff to ensure efficient service
- Follow all health department and food safety regulations
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of kitchen or line cook experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume food environment
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Strong attention to detail and consistency in food preparation
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Friendly, professional attitude and reliability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing shawarma, kebabs, or Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine
- Experience working in a grocery store, deli, or quick-service restaurant
- Ability to multitask and maintain speed during peak hours