Chef Instructor

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   

If you’re a people person, you’re a PCC person. Maybe it’s our co-op roots, or maybe it’s our Northwest nature, but we embrace stewardship and take action because we care. As one of the most trusted grocers in Seattle, we foster high standards and look to our staff members to build trust by acting with integrity — toward our members and shoppers, and toward each other.  

PCC is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We value all the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff members invest in their work, stores and communities. Valuing diversity is a significant part of our culture, our values and PCC’s success. 

PCC provides equal employment opportunities to all staff members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

• Delivers an exceptional experience at every cooking class.  

• Ensures that 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 

• This position works consistently at a light physical work level and may be asked to work on occasion at a medium or heavy physical work level when supporting stores or other offsite events. Frequently required to sit, walk, reach, and grasp. Required to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. 

Required Qualifications:

• 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 a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends. 

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to PCC locations. 

• Care for yourself and loved ones.  Employee Assistance Program. 

• Take time off. Paid time off starting at 0.08 hours per hour worked, plus 6 paid holidays per year, and bereavement leave. 

• Save for your future. 401(k) profit sharing contribution 

• Save on expenses. Discounted ORCA bus pass, PCC cooking classes discount, staff discount on in-store purchases, free PCC co-op membership,  

• Learn more at 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.  

Work occurs in an office, a variety of off-site environments and in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. 

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function within our company. PCC Community Markets reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet the changing industry or business needs as necessary.