Chef Instructor (Part Time)

Cooking Class Instructors are subject-matter experts in their field of food, cooking and/or nutrition. Instructors meld authenticity and experience with a joy for sharing information with students of all levels and backgrounds. Acting as a PCC brand ambassador, highlighting ingredient standards and seasonal offerings  

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.

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

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

In addition, leaders are expected to:

• Build Effective Teams
• Ensure Accountability
• Inspire Others

• Delivers an exceptional experience at every cooking class. 
• Ensures the class is a success by creating a fun and educational environment for students. 
• Sets up and prepares ingredients for classes and ensures classroom is set up for students, then returned to a clean and organized state at completion of class 
• Manages Event Assistants during class, providing clear direction and expectations as well as feedback 
• Collaborates with the Co-op Chef and store team to ensure a seamless learning environment. Promotes ingredients and seasonal marketing initiatives of PCC Markets. 
• Other duties as needed or required to ensure the successful execution of the cooking class 

REQUIRED: 

• Two years’ experience in a related culinary field required, experience might include working as restaurant cook/sous chef/chef, as a private chef, catering, recipe writer/developer, nutritionist, etc. 
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and problem solve in the moment, especially under pressure  
• Proven ability to convey information to a group in a fun and engaging way 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive customer service orientation toward staff and public 
• Intermediate level of computer skills in order to interact with simple video broadcasting technology 
• Available to work evenings and weekends. 

PREFERRED: 

• Teaching experience  
• Culinary degree  

• PTO Accrual – Starting at 0.08 hours per hour worked
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• PCC Cooking Classes Discount
• Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases
• Free PCC Co-op Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

PCC Benefits Page:

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

Reporting Relationships 

Reports to: Co-op Chef  

Supervises or Manages: Supervises Event Assistants during class, responsible for providing feedback to the PCC Experiences team as needed. Not responsible for hiring or conducting performance reviews.