Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef)

About the role

The Culinary Instructor oversees programming in La Scuola, teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events. They report to the Executive Chef and Events and Education Manager, working closely with the Events and Education Team and managing kitchen staff for events.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups
• Works and oversees hands-on lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, celebrations and corporate events
• Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed
• Works with Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates to provide seasonal class offerings and incorporate items to showcase other departments
• 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 Scuola Associates who work events: gives direction, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met
• Oversees kitchen organization and cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen
• Informs front-of-house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions
• Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required
• Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cooking 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

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

Additional Information

• Benefits and Perks
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Job Requirements

• Part-time
• Compensation: USD 20 - USD 23 - hourly
• 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