On-Call Teaching Kitchen Coordinator
The Culinary Institute of America · Hyde Park, NY · 1 mo ago
Education$22/hrPart-time
Essential Responsibilities
- Aid in setting up, breaking down, and maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, stockroom, and other support facilities for various programs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the execution of non-degree programs.
- Supervise Earn & Learn students supporting non-degree programs.
- Manage food par stock levels, ordering, and delivery of supplies to ensure availability and minimize waste.
- Organize and maintain dry storage areas, equipment, and other workspaces to ensure a tidy and efficient environment.
- Maintain CIA standards in all supported areas, including quality, execution, organization, cleanliness, and precision.
- Assist with meal production, menu creation, and ordering to meet CIA service and quality standards.
- Participate in planning meetings and collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage specialty equipment and control procedures.
- Provide recommendations for equipment maintenance and replacement.
- Assist customers with inquiries, provide guidance on equipment safety, and locate needed items.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of related work experience in the wine/beverage, foodservice, event management, or hospitality industry.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, food and beverage management, hospitality, or a related field (preferred).
- Previous experience in the wine and beverage, foodservice, event management, or hospitality industry (preferred).
- ProChef Level 1 certification (required).
Required Skills
- Demonstrated professional culinary techniques.
- High level of service responsiveness to customers.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable, dependable, and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in baking and pastry fundamentals.
- Excellent communication skills.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to work nights and weekends as required by business needs.
- Regular work involves a great deal of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, and stretching.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold) for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds.