Chef Instructor - Dallas (part-time) - Common Threads

Chef Instructor, part-time/per diem - Dallas, TX 

Are you passionate about cooking and nutrition? Do you enjoy working with children and families? Do you speak English and Spanish fluently?

We are seeking a dynamic teacher-who-can-cook or cook-who-can-teach to work as a part-time/per diem Chef Instructor in Dallas, TX and Dallas County (bilingual - English/Spanish). A Common Threads Chef Instructor is the face of the organization, teaching hands-on cooking classes and nutrition education to PreK-8th grade students, parents, and teachers in schools and community spaces, building relationships with partner sites, students, families, and volunteers. Chef Instructors will teach in both virtual and in-person settings.

All of our programming consists of basic nutrition lessons, each with a recipe demo and tasting emphasizing fresh, healthy ingredients and adopting healthy cooking and eating habits.

This is a part-time variable hour position that will generally work 5-10 hours a week when classes are in session. Some evenings and/or weekends may be required.

Responsibilities: 

• Complete training on our curriculum, policies and procedures, and administrative responsibilities
• Teach children and adults cooking skills and nutrition basics, virtually and/or in person
• Communicate with Common Threads partner organization staff as well as with Common Threads staff
• Follow the approved course curriculum, complete all grocery shopping and recipe demonstrations, and submit required documentation as needed
• Administer pre- and post-surveys to program participants and manage paperwork

The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions of this role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel occupying this position. 

Qualifications: 

• Basic knowledge of nutrition required 
• Must hold current food service sanitation certification or obtain within first 90 days of employment
• Must have access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Must be conversationally fluent in English and Spanish
• Culinary school and/or food industry experience preferred
• Experience teaching or working with children preferred
• Instructors may be asked to teach virtual classes and must possess adequate technology such as reliable internet service, a laptop/computer/digital tablet, video camera, headphones/mic, etc.
• Experience working with culturally diverse audiences
• Reliable and dependable -- able to commit to programs, arrive on time, and proactively communicate any needs or issues
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling and possess a go-with-the-flow attitude
• A commitment to the mission and values of Common Threads

Compensation:

This position is grant-funded.

The range for teaching classes is from $75 to $150 per lesson. The pay for Administrative duties (i.e., training, attending meetings, documentation) is $20/hour.

Chef Instructors are employees of Common Threads are eligible for paid sick time

Additional information: 

• Availability: This position ends December 2024
• Common Threads job applicants are subject to a background check prior to employment
• This is a part-time position with varied daily/weekly hours as needed. Some nights and/or weekends may be required.
• Candidate must reside in the Dallas or Dallas County area
• Position reports to the Director of Programs & Partnerships

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About Common Threads: 

Common Threads is a national leader in enhancing community health through the power of nutrition and food. For over two decades, the nonprofit has been addressing the often-neglected connection between nutrition and overall well-being by providing nutrition education, cooking skills training, and food access.

Operating in-person and digitally, Common Threads has partnerships with over 2,200 schools, provided more than five million meals, and has positively impacted the long-term nutritional health of over one million individuals. From the nation’s largest public school districts in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago, to various community organizations and medical institutions, its efforts are widespread. For additional information, please visit commonthreads.org.

Common Threads’ EEO Statement: 

Common Threads provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Common Threads complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Common Threads expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Common Threads’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.