Chef Instructor - Recreational Programs - Per Diem

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious culinary school in Cambridge seeks a passionate part-time Chef Instructor for their Recreational Program. Candidates must possess excellent cooking and teaching skills, along with outstanding customer service abilities. Key responsibilities include conducting classes, providing feedback to students, and ensuring a safe, clean teaching environment. This role requires weekend availability and the ability to handle various physical demands in a commercial kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from culinary school or minimum 5 years in food service.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Pass a CORI background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up kitchen and lecture space before class.
• Conduct up to 30 minutes of lecture and 3.5 hours of cooking.
• Provide feedback to students of all skill levels.
• Ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness.
• Adjust teaching style for diverse student needs.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teaching abilities

Cooking skills

Education

Culinary school graduate or 5 years in food service

Job description

CSCA is an iconic New England landmark, and for more than 40 years has been highly acclaimed among the nation’s premier culinary schools. Here, students gain the essential knowledge and foundational skills a great culinary education demands – classic fundamentals of cooking and baking, history and influences of the world’s greatest cuisines, techniques for mastering common and exotic ingredients, and more.

CSCA isseeking a passionate, part time, Chef Instructor to teach in our Recreational Program. We are seeking an enthusiasticand experienced Chef with exceptional cooking, teaching and customer service skills.You will be the catalyst toour studentsgaining confidence in the kitchen, adding to theirrepertoire, and providing individuals, couples or groups of friends withan alternative fun night out!Our chef instructors take pride in sharing their knowledge and expertise with students at all levels of proficiency in our intimate, hands-on environment. Does this sound like you?

RECREATIONAL CHEF INSTRUCTOR

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set-up of kitchen and lecture space as needed, and inventory check at least 1 hour before the scheduled start of class
• Production and teaching responsibilities: up to 30 minutes of classroom lecture and 3.5 hours of hands on cooking.
• Provide direction and feedback to recreational students of varying skill levels to ensure successful classroom operations and an outstanding educational and enjoyable experience for customers
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness
• Ensures all food items are cooked and served properly and under sanitary conditions
• Adjust teaching style to meet needs of diverse group of participants (adults, teens, beginners, advanced, etc.)
• Must be able to multi-task and have a full grasp of all activities occurring in the kitchen at all times
• Provide outstanding customer service to all guests at all times
• Ensure that kitchen is organized and left in proper condition for the cleaning crew; this includes checking that all equipment is turned off, dirty dishes and equipment are left in good order for the dish washers, and leftover inventory items and equipment are returned to their proper locations

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position requires a varied work schedule, to includenights and weekends as necessitated by business circumstances
• Perform other duties as needed, directed or assigned
• Must wear CSCA approved uniform at all times while instructing a class or representing CSCA

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS)

• Culinary school graduate or a minimum of 5 years working in the food service industry
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing
• Candidates must be able to passa CORI background check

WORK HOURS

• THIS IS A PART TIME, PER DIEM POSITION THAT IS PAID BY THE CLASS.
• WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED.
• Class schedules will vary by week
• Class days will vary, including nights and weekends
• Number of classes scheduled will vary based on demand, skillset and availability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The ability to lift 25 pounds, stand, kneel, sit, and walk for extended periods of time
• Instructors will be on their feet for up to 5 hours at a time
• Instructors will need to handle and lift heavy kitchen equipment, chairs, tables

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job occurs primarily in commercial kitchens which may vary in temperature and humidity