Community Chef – Farmers Market (Seasonal)

Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,478 - 242,802; Part time

Job summary

Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project is looking for a Community Chef to lead interactive cooking demonstrations at farmers' markets in New York City. This role involves sharing nutrition information and showcasing ways to prepare seasonal produce, making food education fun and engaging.

The ideal candidate will possess strong cooking skills, a valid NYC Food Protection Certificate, and an outgoing personality. Commitment to food safety and a passion for community health are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong cooking skills, including knife skills and food prep techniques.
• Experience in nutrition, culinary education, or community health is preferred.
• Outgoing, approachable personality.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive cooking demonstrations at assigned market sites.
• Share clear, culturally relevant nutrition information.
• Maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Strong cooking skills

Excellent communication

Public speaking skills

Multilingual skills

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

From September to November, we seek a Community Chef to lead interactive cooking demonstrations at our farmers’ markets. The chef will share clear, culturally relevant nutrition information, engage with community members of all ages, and showcase creative ways to prepare seasonal produce. This role requires strong cooking skills, excellent communication, and making food education fun and approachable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interactive cooking demonstrations at assigned market sites
• Share clear, culturally relevant nutrition information with market participants
• Maintain food safety standards throughout all demonstrations
• Distribute nutrition education materials to market visitors
• Communicate supply and ingredient needs in advance to market staff
• Work outdoors for long periods in various weather conditions

Qualifications & Skills

• Hold a valid NYC Food Protection Certificate
• Demonstrate strong cooking skills, including knife skills and food prep techniques
• Bring experience in nutrition, culinary education, or community health (preferred)
• Understand locally grown fruits and vegetables and their seasonal availability
• Show an outgoing, approachable personality with strong public speaking skills
• Work comfortably outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Multilingual skills are a plus (especially Spanish, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or Russian)

Rate

$150 per session

Time

2-2.5 hours