Co-op Chef (Head Cooking Class Instructor)

PCC Community Markets • Redmond, WA

1d • $36 - $40

About The Position

The Co-op Chef assists in managing the in-store culinary program, modeling the PCC cooking class experience for an entire team of instructors and class assistants. The Co-op Chef is a subject-matter expert in food and cooking, utilizing their authenticity and experience to engage with students of all levels and backgrounds. Reporting to the Manager of Culinary Education, the Co-op Chef uses discretion in assigning duties and making employment decisions, ensuring a high-performing team that delivers exceptional culinary experiences.

Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience as a cooking class instructor.
• 3-4 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.
• Culinary degree or equivalent Sous Chef experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 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
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience training others and holding teams accountable.
• Ability to work a varied schedule in order to teach classes at different times of the day, week and year.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to PCC locations.

Responsibilities

• Delivers an exceptional cooking class experience at every class and holds the cooking class team accountable to that same standard.
• Seeks opportunities to increase cooking class and grocery sales; and directs culinary employees to execute sales plans. Works with the Store Director to engage with all store employees.
• Adheres to shopping guidelines to ensure food cost is within budget.
• Manages classroom inventory, controls shrink, supply, and other culinary expenses.
• Maintains classroom standards or cleanliness and organization.
• Models and ensures all PCC policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are communicated effectively to employees, maintained and consistently followed.
• Partners with Store Director and Co-op Experiences to identify opportunities to drive increased business results. Including but not limited to increased class sales, expanding class offering, and actively growing the Private Event clientele pool.
• Collaborates with the store team to ensure a seamless learning environment. Promotes ingredients and seasonal marketing initiatives of PCC Markets.
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of employee information including, but not limited to, Time and Attendance records, work schedule, and personal data.
• Additional duties as needed or required to ensure the successful execution of the culinary program
• 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.

Benefits

• 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/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed