Bilingual Lead Culinary Instructor Position Available In New York, New York

Bilingual Lead Culinary Instructor Hot Bread Kitchen

LTD – 3.3

New York, NY Job Details Full-time $72,000 – $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Parental leave Vision insurance Sabbatical Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Google Workspace Culinary experience Baking English Mid-level 3 years Business development Project management Computer skills Knife skills Restaurant experience Communication skills Teaching Kitchen experience Full Job Description Bilingual Lead Culinary Instructor

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. New New Yorkers is one of our Culinary Fundamentals programs that provides hands-on instruction on basic culinary and baking techniques, food safety, and other kitchen fundamentals, specially tailored to the needs of newly arrived, Spanish-speaking New Yorkers authorized to work. Bilingual instructors and support staff will provide instruction in English and Spanish.

OPPORTUNITY

Hot Bread Kitchen’s rapid growth plan through 2024 includes the expansion of our services to support the recently arrived migrant population in New York City. The Lead Culinary Instructor of our Community Outposts provides programmatic and administrative support to ensure the growth and success of Hot Bread Kitchen’s Culinary Workforce Program. This position serves as the primary instructor during culinary training, and is responsible for executing the training according to the HBK curriculum and standards. As part of this work, the Lead Culinary Instructor will assess members’ performance and meet with participants to deliver constructive feedback. The Lead Culinary Instructor is also responsible for managing the kitchen and culinary staff during training. This critical role requires the coordination of various workforce activities, which range from interviewing and assessing potential program participants to training and job placement support. This involves conducting one-on-one consultations with members, assisting with outreach, sourcing and developing programmatic materials, and preparing members for careers in their respective industries. The Lead Culinary Instructor will lead a minimum of four cohorts in our Community Outposts throughout the year. These outpost kitchens are located in various locations around New York City, including Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Each cohort may take place either during daytime or evening hours. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has a background in culinary arts education and also has strong project management skills. The Instructor directs the kitchen staff during training hours, including a Kitchen Assistant, and porter/dishwasher. The pace of this multifaceted role is fast-moving and requires the ability to effectively engage with diverse groups of program stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is proactive, efficient, and thorough. Hot Bread Kitchen Curriculum includes Knife Skills, Basic Culinary Techniques, Fundamental Baking and Pastry Techniques, Food Safety & Sanitation Principles, Kitchen Math and Recipe Reading.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Instruction:

Develop mastery of Hot Bread Kitchen Culinary Fundamentals curriculum in order to lead culinary workforce program instruction in both English and Spanish. Lead or co-lead professional readiness lessons during culinary cohorts. Provide hands-on, in-person kitchen management during the Culinary Program, including in-class instruction, inventory and ordering of supplies, and daily assessment of trainees. Work 1:1 with members to provide educational and technical support with program content and personalized feedback. Provide educational and administrative support during in-person classes. Assess performance through observation and interaction; provide regular feedback and guidance to program members. Create and administer surveys/assessment tools, collect and analyze responses. Collaborate with HBK staff members to assist in the employer matching process. Communicate with Hot Bread Kitchen Program staff about member issues/concerns as well as member successes. Work across teams to facilitate site visits. Work closely with Kitchen Assistant and Porter to keep kitchen organized and up to DOH standards.

Program Management, Staff Management and Administrative Responsibilities:

Assist in leading the interview and assessment process for the Culinary Training Program. Manage and oversee the Kitchen Assistant during onsite programming and during non-program times. Oversee the on-site porter service during program hours. Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with training host sites and their staff, ensure space is left as it was found. Meet regularly with Member Engagement and Job Placement teams to ensure member success. Meet regularly with contracted instructors at HBK of ESOL programs to monitor member performance and inform lessons. Meet regularly with Job Placement Team in employer matching process. Meet regularly with the Case Manager/Member Engagement Team about member issues or concerns and member success. Track member attendance, performance, and other relevant metrics; maintain accurate records using Google Suite. Support culinary program instructional needs as needed, including locations for potential program expansion and support with Outpost and Chelsea Market programs. Edit and update the curriculum, as needed. Oversee various administrative tasks to ensure program success. Assist with program planning and expansion, as needed.

Special Events:

Serve as culinary representative at Brand and Community Engagement events, as requested and per availability. Develop and execute recipes for events and tastings, as requested and per availability. Host cooking classes for partners on an as-requested basis and with regards to availability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Passion for Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission Spanish-speaking proficiency required and fluency preferred Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and economic backgrounds A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a professional restaurant environment at a Chef level Teaching/training experience Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and counsel people Experience with a variety of pedagogical approaches that will help to inform and strengthen delivery of the Culinary Fundamentals curriculum Extremely organized and attentive to detail Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and interpersonal skills General computer proficiency in Google platforms, and productivity software

COMPETENCIES

Facilitative communication – Uses language effectively to gather information and facilitate an exchange of ideas. Encourages and engages in two-way dialogues. Detail oriented – verifies important details, ensures there are no surprises or gaps in needed information, has the ability to think a few steps ahead to answer potential questions about the data or project. Aims to leave things better than you found them. Checks work with others, plans time to review for errors, and probes one’s own thinking. Addresses errors quickly and learns from them. Look for ways to prevent similar errors.

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 as best as we can. 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 regular in-person attendance at our Culinary Outpost locations throughout New York City as well as our facility in Chelsea Market. This work will primarily take place during afternoon and evening hours (1:00pm-9:00pm) when programs are in session. Daytime flexibility is also required for administrative meetings and when programs are not in session.

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time position. The salary range is $72,000 to $75,000 and is commensurate with experience. Hot Bread Kitchen’s comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental insurance (eligible from day one), 401K contributions, paid office closure days (including holidays and staff appreciation days, and a one-week holiday break at the end of the year), flexible and generous vacation and sick time, paid parental leave, and a sabbatical program (after 5 years of service). Our organizational culture is inclusive, entrepreneurial, flexible, and civically minded (learn more about our culture on hotbreadkitchen.org/careers).

HOW TO APPLY

Please include a cover letter and experience-aligned resume, including your pronouns. Apply here at Hot Bread Kitchen’s Applicant Tracking System. Due to the volume of applications, only complete applications sent via email will be considered. Applications sent via LinkedIn or other third-party sites will not be accepted or reviewed. 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 to request such an accommodation.