PCC Natural Markets Seattle , WA 98155
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
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. Instructors are responsible for proposing interesting and on-trend class concepts, designing menus and executing classes from start to finish.
Job Locations
US-WA-Greater Seattle Area
Address
All PCC locations
Comp Details
$29.16 - $45.83 /hour, depending on experience.
Our Culture
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.
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
Main Job Responsibilities
Proposes interesting and on-trend class concepts, designs menus, and creates original supporting recipes observing deadlines
Collaborates with Cooking Classes team on menu theme, recipes and class copy. Creates original recipes to support class theme using PCC recipe guidelines
Ensures the class is a success by creating a fun and educational environment for students
Shops for class ingredients at PCC Community Markets, 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 classroom assistants during class, providing clear direction and expectations as well as feedback
Collaborates with the 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
Qualifications and Skills
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.
Available to work at least four shifts per month on evenings and weekends, and able to travel to all store locations
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
PREFERRED:
Teaching experience
Culinary degree
Benefits and Perks
Staff discount on in-store purchases
Free Co-op membership
Sick accrual
Seattle: 0.013 hours per hour worked (WA sick = .005, Seattle sick = .008)
Outside Seattle: .005 hours per hour worked (WA sick = .005)
Additional Details
Reports to: PCC Cooking Classes Director
Supervises or Manages: Supervises classroom assistants during class, responsible for providing feedback to the Cooking Classes Office Team as needed. Not responsible for hiring or conducting performance reviews.
PCC Natural Markets