Chef

• Health Educator III (Temporary Part-Time), Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford / Cumberland County, NJ) 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Stratford, NJ $45 an hour
• Temporary, Part-time Rowan University 396 reviews $45 an hour
• Temporary, Part-time Job no: 501638 Work type:

Temporary Part-Time Location:

Stratford, New Jersey Categories:

Facilities

• Maintenance, Clinical Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Title:

  Teaching Kitchen Chef
• Health Educator III

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Rural Health Transformation Project Grant Location:

Stratford, NJ with travel to

Cumberland County Department:

Academic Affairs & Student Services Reports To:

Vice Dean of Academic Affairs & Student Services Summary :

Lead a teaching kitchen that will provide education in hands-on cooking skills and steps to prepare healthy meals for individuals with diet-related chronic health conditions. This role is a part-time (up to 20 hours per week), temporary (3 to 6-month position) with renewal possible.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Work with a dietician and participants to develop and deliver healthy cooking classes for the teaching kitchen. Provide group education on shopping skills at a local grocery store. Lead cooking demonstrations in which participants cook along with the chef. Help participants develop confidence in their ability to cook healthy meals at home by demonstrating easy and seamless cooking techniques during the teaching kitchen. Provide nutritional information during cooking classes in partnership with the dietician. Emphasize the concept of "food as medicine without sacrificing taste" during teaching kitchen classes. Participate in all training required for the grant. Attend meetings as required.

Requirements :

The teaching kitchen chef will provide group education at a local grocery store and lead cooking classes at the Rowan-Virtua Teaching Kitchen. This is a part-time hourly position. The role is a 6-month position with renewal possible.

Qualifications :

Cooking experience with knowledge of healthy cooking techniques and the use of whole food in the preparation of healthy meals. Strong teaching and training skills that integrate humor to keep individuals engaged in the teaching kitchen. Ability to inspire confidence for community participants in cooking healthy meals through seamless demonstration of replicable cooking techniques.

SALARY INFORMATION

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the rate for this position is $45 per hour.

NOTES:

Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Advertised:

Jul 17 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Jul 31 2026 12:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time