Deli Cook Lead — Tumwater Trading Post

Job overview

The Deli Cook Lead role is onsite in Olympia, WA, at the Tumwater Trading Post. Starting pay is $20.77 per hour, and the work schedule varies. The role oversees the deli department, preparing deli foods for service and retail cases and providing customer service. The lead coordinates food preparation, product ordering and merchandising, department cleanliness, and staff training. These responsibilities support safe, fresh deli offerings and reliable service for customers while maintaining department procedures and standards.

What you'll do

• Prepare deli recipes and foods for frying and grilling
• clean and stock deli cases
• maintain knowledge of recipes and prepared foods
• train staff as needed
• track inventory and ordering
• receive deliveries and verify orders and invoices
• stock, rotate, merchandise, and face products
• maintain back-stock areas
• check freshness
• operate and clean fryers and grills
• monitor equipment time and heat
• manage portions and waste
• assist with dishwashing
• and demonstrate awareness of Native American culture and values.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deli cook lead

deli department

food preparation

frying and grilling

inventory and ordering

food merchandising

staff training

olympia wa

tumwater trading post

kamilche trading post

$20.77/hr starting pay

variable schedule

supervisory responsibilities

squaxin tribal member preference

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supervisory responsibilities; high school diploma/GED plus three years of relevant experience, or an associate degree plus one year of relevant experience. Preference for Squaxin Indian Tribal members is in effect. The posting lists a variable schedule and starting pay of $20.77 hourly.

About the employer

Kamilche Trading Post is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other General Merchandise Retailers. Sector: 45.