Job Announcement for Assistant Kitchen Manager
Senior Services of Skamania County, Inc., located at the North Bonneville Senior Center, is seeking a reliable, friendly, and skilled individual to join our team as Assistant Kitchen Manager. This is a 3-month training position that will transition into the Kitchen Manager role, ensuring continuity and leadership in our senior meal program.
Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 AM – 2 PM (sometimes longer); Part-time, permanent after training period
Location North Bonneville Senior Center
32 E. Cascade Dr. North Bonneville, WA
Pay Range Starting $18 to $20 per hour, After 3 months $21 – $24 per hour
The Role This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, cares about seniors, and wants to make a meaningful impact on the community. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will work with the long time Kitchen Manager who will be retiring at the end of the year to learn all the details of the job. After training, responsibilities expand to full Kitchen Manager duties, including menu planning, ingredients procurement, inventory management, volunteer coordination and leading kitchen operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing delicious, nutritious lunches
- Apply knowledge of volume cooking and recipe scaling
- Prepare ingredients (chopping, peeling, cutting meats, etc.)
- Cook vegetables, meats, soups, salads, desserts, and prepare beverages
- Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment
- Monitor food temperatures and quality
- Assist with dining room setup and cleanup
- Support meal count recordkeeping
- Learn about shopping for food items with the existing Kitchen Manager to eventually be responsible for procurement of food for the program
Qualifications and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience in volume cooking or food preparation
- Knowledge of cooking methods and kitchen equipment
- Ability to follow recipes and sanitation procedures
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with seniors
- Valid Washington Food Handlers Card
- Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Job Posted August 19, 2026
Applications Close September 4, 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates may submit a resume and letter of interest with at least two references to:
Senior Services of Skamania County, Inc.
Attn: Board of Directors
PO Box 61, North Bonneville, WA 98639
Or via email at:
Contact For additional information, please contact us by email at [email protected]