On-Call Teaching Kitchen Coordinator

The Culinary Institute of America; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Retirement plan with high employer/con

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America at Copia campus in Napa, CA, seeks a Teaching Kitchen Coordinator to assist the Teaching Kitchen Manager and Supervisor with daily operations, class execution, kitchen support, and guest services for all programming.

You will coordinate food, equipment and guest needs, work with Chef Instructors, oversee classrooms and outdoor spaces, manage meal production during select programs, and ensure safety and hospitality standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related work experience in wine/beverage, foodservice, event management, or hospitality.
• Associate or Bachelor's in culinary arts, food/beverage management, hospitality, or related field.
• Previous experience in wine/beverage, foodservice, event management, or hospitality environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the daily operation of all CIA Copia programs, delivering high-level customer service.
• Communicates timing, space usage, and program details to internal teams.
• Assists guests and instructors with questions, instruction on equipment use, and cleanliness.
• Sets up kitchen stations, handles mise en place, and restocks equipment.
• Maintains clean, sanitary work and storage areas and follows health code regulations.
• Supports meal production during specialty programming.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Detail oriented

Flexibility

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Culinary arts degree

Tools

None

Job description

The hiring rate for this position is $24.00.

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teaching Kitchen (TK) Coordinator will assist the Teaching Kitchen Manager and Supervisor with daily operations, class execution through kitchen support and guest services for all programming at the Copia campus, which includes public, private, and Consulting hands-on cooking classes and beverage classes, and other events held in Copia Teaching Kitchens. This position will work closely with the Chef Instructors and other lead stakeholders to ensure all needs for success are met through thorough coordination of Food, Equipment, and guest needs. The Coordinator will assist in overseeing the functional space including classrooms, kitchens and outdoor spaces used for programs, and will be responsible for meal production during certain programs. The Teaching Kitchen Coordinator interfaces with a variety of departments, guest chefs, and clientele, providing effective communication, professionalism, and hospitality.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the daily operation of all programs at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia while providing the highest level of customer service standards, including but not limited to:
  • Receives, sorts, and checks-in all ingredients for class production.
  • Provides clear communication with chef instructors and other lead stakeholders regarding missing ingredients.
  • Assists with maintaining the organization of walk-in coolers and dry storage areas.
  • Assists with the organization, distribution, and collection/inventory all culinary equipment.
  • Sets up kitchen stations for execution of menu to ensure smooth execution of class production.
  • Completes proper packaging, storage, organization, and security of all food items at all stages of receipt or preparation with relation to temperature, location, labeling, packaging, and all other established procedures.
  • Cleans, organizes, restocks, and resets the kitchen during and at the end of production.
  • Completes necessary side work to ensure smooth execution of classes, such as folding towels, aprons, sharpening knives, and any other duties necessary.
• Effectively communicates timing, space usage, program details, and all other service components of each program for all internal teams.
• Notifies applicable Chefs of any curriculum edits needed in recipe packets.
• Assists guests, internal and external stakeholders in the kitchen setting with any questions, general needs, training on the safe operation of all equipment, locating utensils, equipment and/or food items needed for their class, and keep students informed of dishwashing and cleaning procedures of all kitchen and common spaces.
• Assists in the kitchen and gives support to the chef instructor and guests during all programs. This includes set-up, mise en place, clean-up, and restocking equipment.
• Maintains clean and sanitary work and storage areas, and follows health code regulations for handling, storage, portioning, and rotation of all food products. Ensures efficient production with minimal waste during all phases of recipe preparation, production, and service.
• Assists as needed with meal production during specialty programming.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience :

• Minimum one (1) year of related work experience in the wine/beverage, foodservice, event management, or hospitality industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food and beverage management, hospitality, or a related field.
• Previous experience in the wine and beverage, foodservice, event management, or hospitality industry within a restaurant, tasting room, or similar environment preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be able to display a high-level of energy and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships with outside organizations and internal departments to respond to business needs.
• Strong customer service skills and a consistently elevated level of responsiveness and attentiveness to guests.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Previous computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends holidays and overtime as required by business needs.
• Regular work requires a great deal of standing, lifting, bending, and stretching.
• Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.
• Able to stand for up to eight (8) hours at a time.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures hot and cold for long periods.

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