Part Time Educator Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking an Assistant Culinary Instructor to support the Culinary Training Academy program. This role involves assisting in the instruction of culinary content, supervising kitchen operations, and facilitating successful student completions.

You will help with menu planning, oversee kitchen staff, and maintain efficient operations in line with the organization's mission. A background in culinary arts and strong leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess food handlers' certification at time of employment.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Experience in hospitality industry or culinary program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching culinary students and overseeing kitchen operations.
• Coordinate catering duties and disaster response.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and manage supplies.

Skills

Food service ordering

Inventory management

Budgeting

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification from a Culinary Program

Tools

Food handling tools

Office equipment

Job description

Basic Purpose

This position assists with the direct day‑to‑day operations of the Culinary Training Academy program. Responsibilities include assisting in the instruction of approved program content and curriculum, execution of training, and assisting students toward successful program completions. You will also supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Culinary Instructor or Kitchen Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assistant Culinary Instructor Assignments

• Assists with the coordination of teaching and instruction for culinary students.
• Instructs students, as requested, in culinary theory, lab exercises, and hands‑on training in the kitchen.
• Assist the culinary instructor with teaching for culinary students and instruct as requested in theory, lab exercises and hands‑on training in the kitchen.
• Along with the Student Support Specialist and Culinary Instructor/Kitchen manager assist in the tracking and maintaining of records of all graduating culinary students.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Assistant Cooking Assignments

• Assists in supervising all personnel assigned to the kitchen including volunteers during shift and/or in absence of the Culinary Instructor or Kitchen Manager.
• Assists the Culinary Instructor or Kitchen Manager with catering duties and emergency disaster responses.
• Provides meal service for any special event (Advisory Board meetings, Out of the Fire Gala, Christmas meals for volunteers, PR events).
• Prepares meals during his/her shifts.
• Assists with storage and receipt of food/goods received.
• Reports problems in writing (Incident Report or Maintenance Request) to Culinary Instructor/Kitchen Manager and corps officers.
• Assists the Culinary Instructor/Kitchen Manager with maintaining efficient and competent performance of all operations related to the kitchen (food procurement, food preparation, food storage, sanitization of kitchen utensils and kitchen cleanliness).
• Ensures meal setup and cleanup happens during his/her shift, including dishwashing, cleansing, sanitizing equipment, and systematic cleaning of major appliances.
• Ensures safe, sanitary, nutritious, and attractive food preparation (meals, snacks, special occasions, etc.).
• Schedules pick up of supplies and limited donations (food, Christmas related items, etc.).
• Assists in researching and communicating different methods of minimizing food expenses (obtaining bids from various vendors, searching for best prices, utilizing food bank purchases, etc.).
• Assists in maintaining a weekly schedule of assignments for the students and volunteers.
• In coordination with the Culinary Instructor/Kitchen Manager develop weekly menus that are creative, nutritious, and appealing, making maximum use of donated foods.
• Assists in conducting monthly physical inventory of kitchen food and supplies as well as maintain daily usage records to be submitted to the Culinary Instructor/Kitchen Manager.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Assistant Supervisory Responsibilities

This position assists with the supervisory responsibilities of the culinary students, community service clients, and food service volunteers, in the absence of the Culinary Instructor or Kitchen Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Certification from a Culinary Program or 3 years’ experience in the hospitality industry.
• Must be a person of high integrity, beliefs, and lifestyle that agrees with The Salvation Army’s mission, recognizing the culinary training academy has a special focus of ministering to individuals in recovery.
• Organizational capacity and leadership qualities.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in food service ordering, inventory management, budgeting, food preparation, servicing, cleaning, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple, clear correspondence; effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to students, community members, and other employees of the organization.
• Must possess a food handlers' certification at time of employment and be able to complete the manager level ServeSafe training within 60 days of employment start.
• Ability to work in a team environment and multitask required duties.
• Must maintain confidentiality or sensitive materials and information.

Physical Requirements

• Employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Noise level usually moderate.
• Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, hold, feel, taste or smell.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 25 lbs, and frequently lift/move up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools (PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer).

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities.

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