Role OverviewThe WFD Chef Instructor has oversight for all educational efforts associated with the RISE Culinary/Food Manufacturing training program. The instructor teaches and cooks alongside students from often challenging backgrounds, helping them navigate life challenges to ensure future job success.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include developing and implementing the culinary training curriculum, teaching culinary classes, leading student assessments, and coordinating internships. The instructor also maintains an understanding of student needs and barriers, participates in prescreening and intake interviewing, and provides data to support staff.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience effectively training and leading classes in a kitchen environment, with a strong sense of initiative, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. The instructor should be able to adapt to changing class sizes and abilities, and have a demonstrated understanding of student challenges and cultural differences.
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an accredited culinary school preferred, plus two years full-time experience in a professional kitchen
- Prior instructional experience a plus
- Alternatively, five years foodservice or related management experience
- Experience effectively training/leading classes in both the kitchen and class environment
- ServSafe Manager & Instructor Certified, or willingness and ability to become so with FeedMore support
- Flexibility and willingness to evaluate and improve program design
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Visa/relocation assistance
- Remote flexibility
- Stipends
- Bonus/commission
- Paid holidays
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