POST PRIORITY DEADLINE 2026 The Prep Table

2026 The Prep Table Post Priority Deadline Application

This program is a pre-employment training program preparing you for employment as a Prep Cook with Levy Restaurants at Lumen Field. Upon applying for The Prep Table, you will be screened for employment with Levy Restaurants. Decisions on you being hired with the company will be made at the end of the training program by Levy Restaurants. You will need to complete the Levy Restaurants employment application and other required documentation by the deadline set by the company. Signing up on this interest form gives consent for email, text, and phone call communications regarding this and similar opportunities from the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program.
Program Details

April 27 to May 8, 8 am to 5 pm. The training location is being finalized but will likely be either near SeaTac airport or in the SoDo district of Seattle. The address will be provided upon invitation to the Orientation.
I understand the training commitment and can attend all days and hours of the training. I will move doctor, dentist, and other appointments to be present for the training as I understand missing any part of the training will result in being asked to leave the program.*

YesNo
Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Do you prefer we call you by a different first name than your legal name? If so, enter that here.

First NameLast Name
Email. Please provide the email you check frequently. We will communicate by email.*
example@example.com
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Address*

Street Address

Apartment or Unit

CityState / Province

Zip Code
I consent to the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program to communicate with me via email and text message.*

Yes
Phone Number. We will communicate by text and phone. PLEASE make sure your voicemail box is not full or you will miss the next step in the enrollment process.*
Please enter a valid phone number. Please ensure your mailbox is not full as we will communicate by phone and will want the ability to leave messages. Providing your phone number is consent for us to communicate with you via text message.Format: (000) 000-0000.
This training program leads directly to employment. For that reason, we want to ask you a pre-screening question to ensure you can move directly from training to employment. Are you eligible to work in the United States? *
If admitted to the program we will ask you to present your employment documents needed to complete the I9 form to ensure that you have the required items to move into employment. A record of these documents WILL NOT be kept-program staff will simply ensure you have what is needed for employment to ease the onboarding process once you are hired.
The Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program deeply believes in second chance hiring practices, and works with individuals from all walks of life and background circumstances. For transparency - we want to inform potential participants that most of our employment partners will do a background check- our program will also complete a background check to help best coach you through conversations with employers. Hospitality is about second chances—every shift is an opportunity to start fresh.*

I understand.
Physical Demands of the Prep Cook Job

Working in a commercial kitchen is physically demanding. It requires standing for long periods, often 8 hours per shift. Lifting up to 50 pounds, including pots, pans, and food supplies is common. Bending, stooping, and reaching frequently while prepping, cleaning, or retrieving items can be expected. You should plan on performing repetitive movements like chopping, stirring, and plating. The environment can be warm, especially near stoves and ovens, or cold when retrieving items from walk-in refrigerators or freezers. This role requires a sense of urgency and moving quickly between kitchen stations and storage areas. It will require you to hands and fingers with precision for tasks like slicing and assembling dishes. It is also important that you maintain awareness of safety, using sharp tools and hot equipment carefully.
The Prep Cook role requires handling of a range of food. Are you willing to handle and serve poultry, pork, beef, and dairy products?*

YesMaybeNo
Can you stand for 8 hours?*

YesMaybeNo
Are you able to lift and push 50 pounds?*

YesMaybeNo
Are you able to bend and stoop?*

YesMaybeNo
Are you able to perform repetitive movements, like chopping food?*

YesMaybeNo
English Literacy

This training is offered in English. The ability to read, write, and communicate in English will assist with communicating with coworkers regarding issues of safety on the job, taking direction from supervisors, and obtaining employment after training. To help with our screening, please complete the following questions regarding your language fluency.
What is the highest education level that you have completed?*

Less than High school diploma or GED.High school diploma or GED.Short term vocational training or certificate.Associates Degree, like an AA or AAS.Bachelors Degree or higher.None of these.
Have you enrolled in any other job training or education programs in the last 18 months? For example, a GED program, BFET, WIOA, Goodwill, FareStart, etc. Please provide details and how this program would benefit you.*
Do you currently have or have you ever had a Washington State Food Worker Card?*

YesNo
Do you use the metric or imperial system in your everyday life?*

Metric-centimeter, gram, literImperial-teaspoons, tablespoons, cupsDon't know
Can you read and understand written instructions in English?*

YesSomewhatNo
How comfortable do you feel speaking English in a group of 15 people?*

Very comfortableSomewhat comfortableNot comfortable
Can you follow spoken instructions in English, for example, from a teacher or supervisor?*

YesSomewhatNo
What language do you speak at home?*
What language do you read books or magazines in? What language do you listen to radio/podcasts and/or watch tv/movies in? What language do you use for social media/texting?*
If you are not comfortable learning and communicating in English, our team would be happy sending you information about future sessions offered in other languages.
If you are accepted in to the program our program provides each participant a pair of nonslip shoes. Please write your shoe size in the box, noting if you prefer male or female shoes. If you require a wide size, please include a W.*
On a scale of 1-10 please rate your comfort with using computers. 1 is not comfortable and inexperienced. 10 is very comfortable.*
Are you currently working with another agency on your employment goals? If so, we would like to know so that we may coordinate. Common examples include Goodwill, Uplift, FareStart, WIOA, and DSHS. Please list the name of the agency below.*
Most Recent Employer Name*
Where was this Employer located? City and State.*
Job Title at above Employer*
How long did you work for above Employer? Ideally list Month and Year. For example, March 2022 to June 2024.*
Reason for leaving?*
2nd most recent Employer*
Where was this Employer located? City and State.*
Job Title at above Employer*
How long did you work for above Employer? Ideally list Month and Year. For example, March 2022 to June 2024.*
Reason for leaving?*
3rd most recent Employer*
Where was this Employer located? City and State.*
Job Title at above Employer*
How long did you work for above Employer? Ideally list Month and Year. For example, March 2022 to June 2024.*
Reason for leaving?*
Do you anticipate challenges with getting to the training for the four days of the program?*

No-I've got a reliable car. I'm good!No-I'm an experienced bus/light rail user. I'm good!No-I'm riding with a friend who has also applied. I'm good!No-I ride my bike so I am good!Ummmmm....I think I need to talk through my transportation options. I might have some challenges.
Lunch and snacks will be provided as part of this program. Do you have any true food allergies we be aware of OR are there any foods that you don't eat for religious or cultural reasons that we should be aware of?*
Please list the foods.
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2026 The Prep Table Post Priority Deadline Application

Program Details

Physical Demands of the Prep Cook Job

English Literacy

If you are not comfortable learning and communicating in English, our team would be happy sending you information about future sessions offered in other languages.