START YOUR CULINARY CAREER
The Prep Table
Culinary Pre-Employment Training
PROGRAM DATES
April 27 – May 8, 2026
PRIORITY DEADLINE
March 27, 2026
LOCATION
TBA
PREP COOK: $26.60/hr + BENEFITS
$1,500 TRAINING STIPEND
Paid training. Real experience. Real opportunity.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In partnership with Levy Restaurants
The Prep Table prepares you for an entry-level role as a Prep Cook through hands-on training and direct employer connection with Levy Restaurants.
How the Program Works
This program is intended for persons who are currently unemployed or not working.
1. Apply with the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program.
2. Your application is screened by Levy Restaurants, and you will attend a screening interview with the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program.
3. If you pass the interview, you join our two-week Prep Table training program. This means you are training for a real job that is waiting for you.
Your Job Opportunity
When you complete the training and meet all job requirements, Levy Restaurants will hire you as a Prep Cook starting at $26.60/hr plus benefits. You will start in time to work at the 2026 international soccer games in Seattle. You will prep food for Seahawks games, Sounders matches, concerts, and other big events at Lumen Field.
Paid Training
This is a paid training opportunity. Participants who complete the program will be paid $1,500.
Please note: These roles are physically demanding. They require standing up to eight hours a day, fine motor skills like precision knife work, and gross motor skills such as lifting 30-pound boxes. If this sounds like a challenge you're ready for, we'd love to see your application.
Once enrollment begins, a staff member will be in touch. Watch your email — and check your junk folder — so you don't miss application announcements.
Watch our Program Video
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
What you'll learn & do
Prep food for Seahawks games, Sounders matches, concerts, and major events at one of Seattle's most iconic venues.
Participants gain entry-level skills and abilities needed to be successful as an entry-level culinary worker at a union property.
Workplace Skills
Working in a busy kitchen takes more than cooking skills. You will also learn:
How to work as a team under pressure.
How to communicate in a loud, fast-paced kitchen.
How to stay calm when things get stressful.
How to keep up with the fast pace of restaurant work.
Physical Requirements
Prep Cook work involves standing, lifting, and moving for long periods. We explain this during your interview, so you know what to expect. During training, we teach you safe ways to lift and move to prevent injuries. You also receive nonslip shoes for safety.
Getting Ready for Your Job
During the training, you will finish your job application with Levy Restaurants. We help you prepare everything you need:
I-9 documents (proof you can work in the U.S.)
Resume.
References.
Contact information.
Interview skills.
You will obtain your Washington State food worker card.
Knife skills and food prep techniques.
Recipe execution and kitchen production.
Food safety and sanitation standards.
Fast-paced kitchen teamwork.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
Follow professional recipes.
Prep and portion ingredients.
Maintain food safety standards.
Work with a professional culinary team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO ON THE JOB:
UNITE HERE! Local 8
Hard-won benefits for every worker
Living Wages
Job Security
A Voice on the Job
Respect in the Workplace
Affordable Family Health Insurance
Over the years, UNITE HERE! Local 8 has fought hard for —
and won — protections that make these jobs worth having.
"The Training Program's mission is to provide just-in-time training for incumbent and prospective employees to meet the needs of our employer partners."
