Chef Culinary Instructor ( Contractor )

About the role

The Events and Education Chef oversees programming in La Scuola, teaching, planning, preparing, and managing all events. They report to the Executive Chef and work closely with the Events and Education Team.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups
• Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions
• Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed
• Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
• Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met
• Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen
• Informs front-of-house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions
• Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required

Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment
• Food Handler’s License

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management experience
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations
• Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups
• In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture
• Italian language skills highly preferred

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is $28.00

Schedule

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays