The Culinary Instructor will oversee day-to-day culinary training for students in the Advance and Earn program at The Isaacs Center. Responsibilities include teaching, maintaining inventory, supervising students, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
- Culinary Degree or relevant experience
- 3+ years of management level positions in restaurants, food educational settings, or other applicable culinary settings
- Experience working/leading in an educational culinary setting
- Ability to communicate effectively with students of disparate backgrounds, education levels, and cultures
- Highly adaptable and creative in addressing unique student challenges
- Established network/relationships with food industry professionals and vendors across New York City
- General knowledge of workforce development models and educational engagement for disconnected youth in New York City and New York State
- Leadership skills in conflict intervention, negotiation and decision-making
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, networking, negotiation (conflict management and resolution), and presentation skills
- Display excellent organization skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Current NYC Food Handlers Card/Serve Safe Manager Food Protection Certificate
- Ability to stand for up to eight (8) hours per day and lift to 50 pounds
- Ability to work flexible hours (e.g., evenings and weekends)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
