Assistant Kitchen Manager & Youth Culinary Instructor

MJCCA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,468 - 26,303; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to fitness centers

Indoor/outdoor aquatics centers

Various on-site events

Job summary

MJCCA is looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager & Youth Culinary Instructor in Atlanta, GA. This dual role involves managing kitchen operations for Cadranel’s Corner and running youth culinary classes for kids. The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and basic culinary knowledge. It's full-time after a 90-day evaluation, starting at $16.25 per hour. Staff enjoy facility access, including fitness and aquatics amenities, within a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children of all ages.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation practices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Prepare and execute menu items as per standardized recipes.
• Conduct youth culinary classes effectively.

Skills

Ability to work with children of all ages

Basic kitchen knowledge

Patient demeanor

Reliable transportation

Team player

Flexibility in working hours

Education

ServSafe certification (preferred)

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

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Assistant Kitchen Manager & Youth Culinary Instructor

Atlanta, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1129

MJCCA: 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, Ga 30338

(Dunwoody- not far from Chamblee-Dunwoody exit off 285 / 8mi from Buford Farmers Mkt)

Position Summary

This position is a dual role that will culminate in a 40-hour work week. As the Kitchen Assistant the primary responsibility will be to work shifts in the kitchen that directly affect our onsite dining establishment, Cadranel’s Corner. Role will include but not limited to food prep, execution of dishes, general maintaining the kitchen (ie. cleaning, washing dishes, etc), maintaining/signing off on daily SOPS, and executing closing procedures.

Additional responsibility within this role will include running the youth classes with pre-school through elementary-aged children. Classes can span 3-4 days per week depending upon class enrollments. Youth classes require a minimum of 10 hours per week (and maximum of 15 hours per week if warranted) hands‑on instruction with youth.

90‑day new hire proficiency period; after evaluation will transition into full time, benefited.

Pay determined by experience; pay begins at $16.25 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain all levels of kitchen cleanliness and sanitation practices
• Learn and mimic menu items as stated by standardized recipes set forth
• Execute the culinary classes as designed to maintain quality of program
• Transport children from Weinstein school to and from kitchen for classes

Education/Experience

• Has worked with children of all ages
• Has basic kitchen knowledge and safety sanitation knowledge
• ServSafe certified; preferred but not required (if not certified, JCC will schedule a training/exam)
• CPR certified; preferred but not required (if not certified, the JCC will schedule a training/exam)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with children of all ages; requires extreme patience
• Show initiative
• Friendly, engaging demeanor with guests
• Needs reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be able to be mobile and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to work flexible hours in an environment with constant mobility.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Additional Information

• Staff has access to facility amenities: indoor/outdoor aquatics centers, fitness centers (gym, yoga studios, pilates studio, weight training rooms), various events on site (theatre events, cultural events, etc)
• Site is heavily protected with 24-hour security