Culinary Educator for NYC Farmers Markets (Live Demos)

FPHNY Recruitment Team; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is seeking a Stellar Farmers Markets Culinary Educator to deliver nutrition and cooking workshops on-site at NYC farmers markets, farmstands, and health centers from late July through November 2026.

The role involves teamwork, trauma-informed teaching, and culturally responsive demonstrations, with a paid training in July and monthly meetings at the NYC Health Department office in Long Island City.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and ability to execute basic cooking techniques.
• Experience or training in nutrition or culinary arts.
• Commitment to and strong interest in teamwork and effective communication practices.
• Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt recipes to reflect the food culture of communities served.
• Knowledge about regional produce.
• ServSafe certification or NYC Food Protection course and exam.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse populations.
• Willing and able to stand for long periods and work outside.
• Willing and able to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a required, paid 5-day training in July 2026 (7/21, 7/22, 7/24, 7/27, and 7/28)
• For the entirety of the season, participate in required monthly staff meetings to share program updates and receive training.
• Prepare for and implement interactive cooking demonstrations using local, seasonal produce.
• Collaborate with a diverse team at each workshop site.
• Prepare for and implement trauma-informed culinary demonstrations per curriculum.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of tent, cooking equipment, and materials.
• Maintain food safety, including cleaning and sanitation of equipment.
• Market and promote program at NYC farmers markets, farmstands, and Health Centers.
• Perform other duties to support department/organization goals.

Skills

Knife skills

Nutrition training

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Adapt recipes

Regional produce knowledge

ServSafe certification

Cultural competency

Stamina outdoors

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Education

ServSafe certification (NYC Food Protection course)

Job description

Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is seeking a Stellar Farmers Markets Culinary Educator to deliver nutrition and cooking workshops on-site at NYC farmers markets, farmstands, and health centers from late July through November 2026.

The role involves teamwork, trauma-informed teaching, and culturally responsive demonstrations, with a paid training in July and monthly meetings at the NYC Health Department office in Long Island City.