Culinary Arts Instructor

Description

Employment Horizons, a non-profit organization, is seeking a Culinary Arts Instructor.  Your primary role in this position will be to train people with disabilities in culinary arts techniques, food preparation, cooking, and meal service.  You will monitor and motivate participants to ensure they are given significant opportunities to succeed and excel in the program.  The Instructor will also assist with the daily operations of the Café Horizons cafeteria. In this role, you would work Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This position is Part-time.

Benefits: Generous paid time off including 15 holidays, 18 vacation days, and 10 sick days.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications  

• High School diploma

• Two or more years employment in food preparation and/or cooking industry

• Strong hands-on teaching skills to individuals and small groups

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability in multitasking

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision

• Ability to work under stress and maintain an even temperament

• Excellent frustration tolerance and adaptability

• ServSafe Food Handler certification or willingness to obtain

• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Preferred Qualifications

• Secondary or post-secondary formal culinary training

• Experience working with special needs population

• Valid driver’s license

• Cash register experience and money-handling skills

Employment Horizons is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.