Substitute Bilingual Lead Culinary Instructor

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is seeking a Substitute Bilingual Lead Culinary Instructor fluent in Spanish and English. This role requires facilitating culinary training programs and involves managing preparation activities, providing demonstrations, and ensuring effective teaching of techniques. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in a professional kitchen and 1 year in culinary education. Compensation is $65/hour, with additional premium for Spanish language fluency. The role requires in-person attendance at various locations in New York City.

Qualifications

• Passion for Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a restaurant kitchen.
• Minimum of 1 year of teaching/training experience in a culinary setting.
• Must have a valid New York City Food Handlers License.

Responsibilities

• Review curriculum and recipes to plan for instruction.
• Facilitate established curriculum with culinary instructional staff.
• Teach proper safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.
• Supervise members during cooking and provide feedback.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Leadership and counseling abilities

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Substitute Bilingual Lead Culinary Instructor (Spanish)

About Hot Bread Kitchen

Since 2008, Hot Bread Kitchen has empowered New Yorkers who face barriers to economic opportunities through transformative careers in New York City’s food industry. We offer small business development programs, culinary skills training, and job placement, bolstered by individualized wraparound supportive services. Our small business program, HBK Incubates, supports entrepreneurs as they transform their food businesses into sustainable income sources. Culinary Fundamentals, our award‑winning culinary training program provides access to high‑quality jobs for those starting their careers in the food industry. Our upskilling programs enable incumbent workers to gain further skills leading to higher wages and career advancement. We work diligently alongside our network of over 200 food employer partners and more than 250 nonprofit and government partners to ensure our graduates are set up for success both at home and in their careers.

Opportunity

Hot Bread Kitchen is seeking a Substitute Culinary Instructor to facilitate the delivery of our workforce training programs on an as‑needed, on‑call basis to provide temporary support for our culinary team. Our hands‑on kitchen training programs range from 5 to 8 weeks with up to 33 members per cohort. Our programs are designed to prepare participants for entry‑level jobs in the culinary industry. The ideal candidate for this instructional role is someone who is fluent in both English and Spanish, has a background in both the restaurant industry and culinary education and is available for 1 day and up to 2 or more week assignments throughout the year. They must also possess exemplary culinary skills, patience and the ability to effectively convey cooking knowledge to members with varying skill levels. This role would be working alongside an instructional team of up to two other staff.

General Responsibilities

• Review curriculum and recipes to plan for instruction.
• Manage all relevant preparation activities, including readying the kitchen, preparing ingredients and demonstrations and organizing kitchen equipment.
• Facilitate the established curriculum with other culinary instructional staff ensuring that planned recipes and techniques are taught effectively.
• Provide demonstrations of cooking techniques and clear and concise instructions to members.
• Teach and enforce proper safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.
• Supervise members during cooking and provide hands‑on feedback and assessment of members.
• Work 1:1 with members to provide skills and technical support.
• Oversee the clean up and preparation for the following day of training, including storage of leftover ingredients, organization of equipment and kitchen sanitation.
• Communicate with Hot Bread Kitchen Program staff about member issues/concerns as well as member successes.
• Participate in case conferences about members, as needed.
• Complete weekly member assessment surveys, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Passion for Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, required fluency in both languages
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and economic backgrounds
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a restaurant kitchen working as a cook
• Minimum of 1 year teaching/training experience in a culinary setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and counsel people
• Extremely organized and attentive to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and interpersonal skills
• General computer proficiency, preferred
• Ability to stand on feet for up to eight hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have a valid New York City Food Handlers License
• Facilitative communication: Uses language effectively to gather information and facilitate an exchange of ideas. Encourages and engages in two‑way dialogues.
• Coaching and modeling: Develops others. Delegates skillfully and takes the time to offer useful and actionable feedback. Leads by example (with our values as your north star), inspires and motivates others to take action and meet goals. Holds the team accountable in ways that grow the people and our impact, and makes sure people feel appreciated.
• Problem solving: Exhibits resourcefulness and asks for support from peers or their supervisor. Anticipates problems, develops solutions, and course‑corrects when needed. Takes advantage of unexpected opportunities and addresses obstacles. Looks for the root of both simple and complex problems, in order to seek solutions. Approaches work with a spirit of “yes” and adapts as things change.

Our Values

We are driven by a feeling of commitment to support our members, teammates, and partners. Our culture of equity comes from the many cooks in our kitchen and the diversity of perspectives we each bring. We believe that respect goes a long way in making people feel welcome, accepted, and celebrated. We seek out opportunities for connection and become a stronger team by being in community and prioritizing candor over consensus. The pace of our work and velocity of change can be quick; our entrepreneurialism helps us take optimistic risks and pursue inventive solutions.

Location and Hours

This position requires in‑person attendance at our facility in Chelsea Market or at one of our outpost locations. Hours and days will vary depending on the program’s need for coverage. Must be willing to accept assignments on short notice (less than 24 hours, on occasion).

Compensation

Hourly compensation $65/hour. This position includes additional compensation for Spanish‑language fluency. The posted rate of pay reflects that premium.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hot Bread Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [e-mail] to request such an accommodation.