Culinary Education Outreach Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington is seeking a Teaching Kitchen Outreach Associate to join the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Teaching Kitchen. This role supports educational and outreach programming by managing Teaching Kitchen activities, coordinating events, and working directly with students and community participants.

You will create safe, organized, and engaging culinary experiences while supporting program operations and participant learning.

Qualifications

• Culinary skills and knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Strong project management, time management, and task prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication abilities for working with students, collaborators, stakeholders, and guests.
• ServSafe certification or related knowledge.
• Commitment to excellent customer service, teamwork, professional learning, and continuous improvement.
• 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Teaching Kitchen events, coordinating resources and communicating with collaborators to ensure successful execution.
• Maintain Teaching Kitchen space, equipment, and small wares with a focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Educate participants on safe kitchen practices and provide excellent customer service to all participants.
• Support students in educational programming, including Campus Kitchen and other programs.
• Assist with front-of-house operations and cooking demonstrations for Lemon Tree program.
• Schedule, orient, train, and supervise Teaching Kitchen participants and assist with event planning.
• Follow university policies and help identify potential event funding streams when needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal communication

ServSafe certification

Customer service

Team collaboration

Job description

The University of Kentucky in Lexington is seeking a Teaching Kitchen Outreach Associate to join the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Teaching Kitchen. This role supports educational and outreach programming by managing Teaching Kitchen activities, coordinating events, and working directly with students and community participants.

You will create safe, organized, and engaging culinary experiences while supporting program operations and participant learning.