Chef Instructor

Title:

Chef Instructor Classification:

Full-time Hours:

primarily

M-F, 8-4

30 with some evening and weekends depending on production needs and events

Status:

Non-exempt Summary The Chef Trainer is responsible for providing both classroom and on the job training instruction in a working/commercial kitchen, ensuring the progression of trainees through our 12 week training curriculum and preparing students to be successful in a foodservice work environment. Instruction is integrated into daily production and reflects competencies from an established curriculum. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Daily interaction with students in a student-trainer environment with ongoing coaching, training and feedback to the students
• Actively participate in ensuring client progression through program
• Using established training objectives, deliver combined hands-on training and classroom instruction that provides a solid foundation for a career in food service and ties into current production needs and schedules.
• Ensure students are experiencing all available training opportunities, and tie daily production tasks to the training objectives in the curriculum
• ServSafe classes, practice testing, and proctoring Classroom lectures and teaching
• Ensure all staff are training students to be critical of food quality and consistency and that all items worked on by students are of top quality and consistency
• Track and record student progress in kitchen training objectives; maintain student records and complete all required assessments and documentation
• Promote and instill positive, professional attitude and outlook in all employees and trainees Please note: Training is integrated into daily production.

This means that production completed through teaching is utilized in all of our food service businesses. It is not "for practice only" and daily production needs must be met. All chef instructors are responsible for meeting the daily needs of our contract, catering and retail business lines.

• Participate in Open houses and orientation as needed Student selection recommendations Mentoring meetings with participants regarding kitchen training Internal client disposition meetings Recognition ceremonies Development of curriculum and training enhancements and additions Agency events (monthly dinner series, and other fundraising events) Education/Experience/Skills/Qualification High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Formal culinary training or equivalent experience A demonstrated teaching style reflecting compassion, wisdom and integrity Experience or commitment teaching people who are working on barriers to employment Strong verbal, written and communication skills.

You must be able to use a computer, access files, use spreadsheets, email, and digital calendars. Demonstrated energy and a passion for excellence, teamwork and creating success Ability to maintain an effective learning environment within a busy production kitchen Demonstrated ability to be part of a training and organizational team Excellent customer service and team attitude ServSafe certification.

• ServSafe Proctor/Instructor a plus but we can certify you on premise Valid Drivers license

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Food preparation: 1 year (Required) Knife skills: 1 year (Required) Food handling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person