Co-op Chef (Head Cooking Class Instructor) (Part-Time)

PCC Community Markets•Seattle, WA

204d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Co-op Chef assists in managing the in-store culinary program, modeling the PCC cooking class experience for 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 Director of Co-op Experiences, 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 culinary 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.

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 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