PCC Cooks Class Assistant

PCC Cooking Class Assistants provide support to PCC Cooking Class instructors with classroom setup, food preparation, washing dishes and clean-up. Cooking Class Assistants ensure students’ success by providing excellent customer service from class start to finish.  

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 

Statement of Equity and Inclusion

PCC is committed to welcoming people of all identities, cultures, and backgrounds. As a triple bottom line cooperative, our vision, mission and values stand firmly rooted in the nourishment and well-being of our planet, its people and communities.

While racism and colonialism continue to play a significant role in shaping food systems, PCC is committed to cultivating justice-centered relationships that do not exploit.

PCC does not tolerate bigoted behavior within our community. Accordingly, we take action to foster a safe and inclusive environment.

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

• Provides excellent, professional customer service
• Providing support to the instructor, including classroom set-up, food prep, serving food, washing dishes, and clean-up.
• Working effectively in cooperation with the instructor and fellow assistant.
• Greeting and checking in students as they arrive for class.
• Cleans during and after class; ensures classroom and equipment are clean and ready for the next class
• Following all food safety guidelines as indicated by the USDA.
• Cleans refrigerator, ovens, and stovetop as needed
• Communicates classroom issues to PCC Cooking Classes Staff.

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Knowledge of natural foods products is strongly desired.
• Culinary experience is a bonus.
• Organizational skills
• Flexible schedule; must be available to work evenings and weekends
• Comfortable working with children and able to pass a background check
• Self-motivated- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency with work
• Proven ability to practice safe cleaning methods and product handling
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting 10 to 35 lbs. on a regular basis

• Staff discount on in-store purchases  
• Free Co-op membership 
• Sick accrual 
  • Seattle: 0.013 hours per hour worked 
  • Outside Seattle: .005 hours per hour worked

PCC Benefits Page:  

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