Recreational Instructor-PT

Kids for the Future; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay per class: $160–$220 per event

Up to $650/year reimbursement program

Job summary

The Institute of Culinary Education, New York City Campus, is seeking a part-time Pastry and Baking Recreational Chef Instructor. The chef will lead hands-on recreational cooking classes in ICE proprietary lesson plans and ensure high-quality food service and client experiences.

Requirements include a culinary diploma and at least 7 years of culinary experience; prior teaching is preferred. Flexible weekends/evenings and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma or formal Culinary Education.
• Minimum of 7 years culinary experience.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Pastry and Baking background required.
• Flexible schedule (weekends and evenings) to accommodate ICE class and event schedules.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Teach Baking and Pastry recreational classes and special events.
• Demonstrate techniques and concepts in conformity with ICE lesson plans.
• Deliver clear, concise and organized lectures.
• Aid student / guest performance through observation and interaction.
• Maintain a positive, focused learning environment during class.
• Assure that classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety, sanitation and beverage management.
• Preparation, set- up and breakdown of class ingredients and equipment.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary diploma

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

• Location 225 Liberty Street,New York, NY, 10281,United States
• Base Pay $32.00 / Hour
• Job Category Faculty, Pastry & Baking
• Employee Type PT Exempt

• Name Barry Tonkinson
• Email [e-mail]

JOB TITLE: Pastry and Baking Recreational Chef Instructor Part-time

REPORTS TO: Lead, Recreational Chef Instructor

MISSION:

ICE is dedicated to inspiring our students to reach their full potential through an education that emphasizes technique and professionalism. We accomplish this in a passionate, disciplined environment that fosters excellence, critical thinking and creativity in students, faculty and staff.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Institute of Culinary Education, New York City Campus, is seeking a part-time Pastry and Baking Recreational Chef Instructor. The chef will be responsible for leading the hands‑on recreational cooking classes in conformity with ICE proprietary class lessons. The chef will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality food service and experience for clients are consistently delivered.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach Baking and Pastry recreational classes and special events
• Demonstrate techniques and concepts in conformity with ICE lesson plans
• Deliver clear, concise and organized lectures
• Aid student / guest performance through observation and interaction
• Maintain a positive, focused learning environment during class
• Assure that classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety, sanitation and beverage management
• Preparation, set- up and breakdown of class ingredients and equipment

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary diploma or some form of formal Culinary Education
• Minimum of 7 years culinary experience
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Pastry and Baking background required
• Flexible schedule (weekends and evenings) to accommodate ICE class and event schedules
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

WHAT WE OFFER:

PAY: $ 160.00 per 3- to 5-hour Recreational Class / $220.00 per Special Event

Up-to $650.00 per year reimbursement program for any combination of the following:

• Tuition Assistance
• Dues in Culinary and/or professional organizations
• Subscriptions to professional and culinary magazines or purchase of related books.

ABOUT ICE

The award-winning Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) was established in 1975 and has since grown to be one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary institute in New York City and Los Angeles. In 2015, ICE built and moved to a new flagship location in lower Manhattan, NY. In 2019, USAToday ranked ICE the “#1 culinary school in America”. The foundation of ICE is its programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Hotel & Hospitality Management and Health-Supportive Culinary Arts. ICE’s programs are intensive, sophisticated and can be completed in 6-13 months. In addition to career programs, ICE offers a vast menu of recreational courses for the public, and a highly developed special events division. ICE continues to grow and evolve with the launch of its LA campus in 2018, the acquisition of the Natural Gourmet Institute in 2019 and the acquisition of the French Culinary Institute (ie International Culinary Center) in 2020. For more information about ICE, please visit our website at ice.edu or connect with us @iceculinary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch our videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/iceculinary

The Institute of Culinary Education is an equal opportunity employer.