PCC Seasonal Cooking Camp Instructor

Puget Consumers Co-op; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Cooking Class Instructors for their summer camps. In this role, you will lead engaging cooking classes for kids and teens, ensuring a fun and educational atmosphere. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, you'll manage classroom activities, collaborate with the store team, and promote seasonal ingredients. This seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of culinary enthusiasts while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you have a passion for cooking and teaching, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Staff discount on in-store purchases

Free Co-op membership

Sick accrual

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a culinary field is required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional cooking class experiences using provided recipes.
• Manage cooking camp assistants and ensure smooth class operations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Teaching Skills

Problem Solving

Experience with Kids/Teens

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Overview

PCC Cooking Class Instructors teach and lead PCC Cooking Classes for Kids’ and Teens’ Camp attendees. During classes, instructors will be expected to provide excellent, professional customer service, teach the provided lesson plan, create a positive and fun learning environment, and manage the classroom students and staff effectively. They provide excellent, professional customer service to both external and internal customers. Our Cooking Camps start June 23, 2025, and run through the end of August.

Job Locations

US-WA-Burien

Address

15840 1st Avenue South

Comp Details

$29.16 - $40.00 / hour, depending on experience.

Our Culture

PCC is committed to welcoming people of all identities, cultures, and backgrounds. As a triple-bottom line co-operative, 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.

Main Job Responsibilities

• Delivers an exceptional cooking class experience using provided recipes and lesson plans. Ensures the class is a success by creating a fun and educational environment for students.
• Shops for class ingredients at PCC Community Markets.
• Runs a smooth and organized class: This includes setting up and preparing ingredients for classes, ensuring the classroom is set up for students, cleaning and organizing the classroom at completion of class.
• Manages cooking camp 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 Monday through Friday throughout the summer camp season.
• 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.
• Experience working with kids and/or teens, preferably in an educational setting.

PREFERRED:

• Teaching Experience
• Culinary Degree

Benefits and Perks

• Staff discount on in-store purchases.
• Free Co-op membership.
• Sick accrual
  • Seattle (BL, CD, CC, DT, FR, GL, GV, VR, WS): 0.013 hours per hour worked (WA sick = .005, Seattle sick = .008).
  • Outside Seattle (BV, BT, BR, ED, IS, KL, RD): 0.005 hours per hour worked (WA sick = .005).

Additional Details

• Reports to: Co-op Chef or Culinary Lead (Dependent on Location).
• Seasonal Role, June to September.
• Offer is contingent on completion of a background check.
• Hours: 25 hours weekly on average.

Priority Apply by Date: Friday, May 9th, 2025