Substitute Culinary Instructor - Hot Bread Kitchen LTD

Substitute Culinary Instructor

ABOUT HOT BREAD KITCHEN

Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission is to create economic opportunity for women and gender-expansive people, immigrants, and people of color through culinary skills training, high-quality job placement, food entrepreneurship programs, small business guidance, and an ecosystem of support, utilizing New York City’s vibrant food industry as a catalyst for change.

OPPORTUNITY

Hot Bread Kitchen is seeking a Substitute Culinary Instructor to facilitate the delivery of our workforce training programs on an as-needed basis to provide temporary support for our culinary team. Our hands-on kitchen training programs range from 5 to 8 weeks per cohort with up to 30 members per cohort. Our programs are designed to prepare participants for entry-level jobs in the culinary industry. The ideal candidate for this instructional role is someone who has a background in the restaurant industry and in culinary education and is interested in temporary assignments (ranging from 1 day to 2 or more weeks) throughout the year. They should also possess exemplary culinary skills, patience and the ability to effectively convey cooking knowledge to members with varying skill levels. This role would be working alongside an instructional team of one to two other staff.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Kitchen Preparation 

  • Review curriculum and recipes to plan for instruction.

  • Manage all relevant preparation activities, including readying the kitchen, preparing ingredients and demonstrations and organizing kitchen equipment.

• Kitchen Instruction 

  • Facilitate the established curriculum with other culinary instructional staff ensuring that planned recipes and techniques are taught effectively.

  • Provide demonstrations of cooking techniques and clear and concise instructions to members.

  • Teach and enforce proper safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.

  • Supervise members during cooking and provide hands-on feedback and assessment of members.

  • Work 1:1 with members to provide skills and technical support.

  • Oversee the clean up and preparation for the following day of training, including storage of leftover ingredients, organization of equipment and kitchen sanitation.

  • Communicate with Hot Bread Kitchen Program staff about member issues/concerns as well as member successes.

• Program Management and Administration

• Participate in case conferences about members, as needed.

• Complete weekly member assessment surveys, as needed.

Qualifications

• Passion for Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission 

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and economic backgrounds

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a restaurant kitchen working as a cook

• A minimum of 1 year teaching/training experience in a culinary setting

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and counsel people 

• Extremely organized and attentive to detail 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and interpersonal skills 

• General computer proficiency 

Competencies

• Facilitative communication - Uses language effectively to gather information and facilitate an exchange of ideas.Encourages and engages in two-way dialogues.

• 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.

LOCATION AND HOURS

This position requires in-person attendance at our facility in Chelsea Market or at one of our outpost locations. Hours and days will vary depending on the program’s need for coverage. We follow New York City and State guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination and masking. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must include a cover letter & resume and should be sent to TriNet Hire Applicant Tracking System.

Please note applications sent via LinkedIn will not be accepted or reviewed. Due to the volume of applications, only completed applications sent via email will be considered.

COMPENSATION

Hourly compensation $55-$65/hour

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.

Hot Bread Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 hr@hotbreadkitchen.org to request such an accommodation.