Culinary Education Outreach Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The Teaching Kitchen Outreach Associate helps create safe, organized, and engaging culinary experiences while supporting program operations and participant learning.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Teaching Kitchen events and coordinate resources.
• Maintain kitchen space and ensure safety and sanitation.
• Educate participants on safe kitchen practices.
• Support student programming and campus programs.
• Assist with Lemon Tree front-of-house operations.
• Schedule, orient, train, and supervise participants.
• Identify potential event funding streams when needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Project management

Communication

Customer service

ServSafe certification

Education

Associate degree

Job description

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

The Teaching Kitchen Outreach Associate helps create safe, organized, and engaging culinary experiences while supporting program operations and participant learning.