Part-Time Culinary Instruction Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking an Assistant Culinary Instructor to support the Culinary Training Academy. You will help deliver approved curriculum, supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Culinary Instructor, and assist students toward successful program completion.

Responsibilities include coordinating instruction, maintaining records, supporting catering for events, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary program certification preferred.
• Culinary program certification or 3+ years in hospitality may fulfill requirements.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of food service ordering, inventory, budgeting, preparation, servicing, cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Clear reading/writing skills and the ability to communicate with students and staff.
• Teamwork, multitasking, and confidentiality of sensitive materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching and instruction for culinary students.
• Instruct students in culinary theory, lab exercises, and hands-on training.
• Assist the Culinary Instructor in teaching and supervising students.
• Track and maintain records of graduating students in collaboration with support staff.
• Assist with supervising kitchen personnel, including volunteers, during shifts.
• Support catering duties and emergency responses; provide meal service for events.
• Prepare meals, manage food storage, and receive goods.
• Report problems in writing through incident or maintenance reports.
• Maintain kitchen operations including procurement, storage, sanitization, and cleanliness.
• Ensure safe, sanitary, and nutritious food preparation.
• Schedule pickup of supplies and donations.
• Research methods to minimize food expenses and maintain inventories.
• Maintain weekly student and volunteer assignment schedules.
• Develop weekly menus using donated foods that are creative, nutritious, and appealing.
• Conduct monthly physical inventory of kitchen supplies and usage records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Independent work

Food service knowledge

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Budgeting

Inventory management

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary program certification

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking an Assistant Culinary Instructor to support the Culinary Training Academy. You will help deliver approved curriculum, supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Culinary Instructor, and assist students toward successful program completion.

Responsibilities include coordinating instruction, maintaining records, supporting catering for events, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.