PCC Events Assistant; Part-Time

Overview

The Primary role of the PCC Event Assistant is to support PCC Cooking Classes by providing excellent customer service to students and assisting Chef Instructors with classroom setup, prep, and cleanup. Additionally, PCC Event Assistants will assist, as needed, with PCC Events that are held in-store and offsite.

US-WA-Columbia City - Seattle

3610 S Edmunds St

Pay Rate: $21.30

If you’re a people person, you’re a PCC person. Maybe it’s our co-op roots, or maybe it’s our Northwest nature, but we embrace stewardship and take action because we care. As one of the most trusted grocers in Seattle, we foster high standards and look to our staff members to build trust by acting with integrity — toward our members and shoppers, and toward each other.

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.

PCC provides equal employment opportunities to all staff members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Greets students and provides excellent, professional customer service throughout their visit to PCC.
• Assists the Chef Instructor with food prep as directed, sets up classroom, and helps facilitate an excellent class experience.
• May be asked to shop for ingredients or additional support as needed or directed by instructor.
• Cleans up after class and ensures the classroom and equipment is clean and ready for the next class.
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.
• Cleans refrigerator, ovens and stove top as needed.
• Consistently follows all PCC policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Acts as a PCC brand ambassador while assisting in the success of in-store and offsite events for both members and non-members by following the run of show for event setup, flow, and breakdown.
• 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.

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to work 3 days per week minimum
• Comfortable working with children and adults
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Proven ability to practice safe cleaning methods and product handling
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting 10 to 30 lbs. on a regular basis
• Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. While this is the minimum availability, scheduled hours may differ based on business needs.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to PCC locations.

• 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
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• Reports to:
  
  Co-op Chef

Work occurs in an office, a variety of off-site environments and in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery,…