What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant position at Emma's Torch at the Brooklyn Public Library?
The Teaching Chef will work alongside the Executive Culinary Director to provide a safe and constructive work environment for the students, teach the students all aspects of production and service in a restaurant environment, maintain a high standard of cleanliness, organization, & food quality, and manage the day-to-day cafe operations.
Key Responsibilities
Student Training & Support (50%)
- Responsible for BOH student training beginning with contributing to the culinary curriculum, initial kitchen training sessions, and throughout the service portion of the program
- Act as a mentor and lead by example– professionalism, work ethic, organization, and sanitation
- Promote a safe, inclusive, challenging, and sociable working environment
- Maintain open communication with students and Program team
Cafe Profitability & Community Engagement (20%):
- Monitor menu sales in coordination with the Culinary & Operations teams
- Contribute input to guide marketing in order to improve sales
- Engage and develop guest relationships to drive repeat business
- Assist with off-site catering events as needed
Kitchen Operations (30%)
- Setting and maintaining all service standards for the kitchen
- Ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels
- Assist with scheduling, menu development, costing, inventory, labor control, and DOH guidelines
- Family meal and creation of specials with an understanding of product utilization, organization, and cleanliness of storage areas
- Maintain facilities and equipment according to DOH standards
Salary : $60,000 - $66,000