Teaching Kitchen Associate – Culinary Education & Events

University of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a STEPS Teaching Kitchen Associate to support culinary education in the Teaching Kitchen within the Dietetics and Human Nutrition department. In this hands-on role you will assist with meal preparation, coordinate participants, training, and scheduling for educational programs, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment during events.

This temporary, full-time position requires strong organization, culinary skills, ServSafe

Qualifications

• Project management and culinary skills are required.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain is required.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication, time management, and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and support kitchen activities.
• Coordinate scheduling, training, and participants for educational programs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming kitchen; support events and outreach.

Skills

Project management

Culinary skills

ServSafe certification

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Job description

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a STEPS Teaching Kitchen Associate to support culinary education in the Teaching Kitchen within the Dietetics and Human Nutrition department. In this hands-on role you will assist with meal preparation, coordinate participants, training, and scheduling for educational programs, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment during events.

This temporary, full-time position requires strong organization, culinary skills, ServSafe