Our Chef Instructors truly are the face of Junior Chefs Kitchen, they’re the ones instructing all of our various programming, interacting with our members on a daily basis, as well as representing the business off-site at festivals, events and within schools. As a chef instructor you can expect to have loads of variety within your workload as there is truly never a dull moment in the kitchen (or working with children). Instructors are responsible for understanding, executing, and adhering to the Junior Chefs Kitchen recipes,, supervising and working with children throughout our programming, and creating an exciting engaging atmosphere in the kitchen as well as the classroom. It’s a lot like wearing multiple hats, one where you act as the chef, another as you engage in conversation surrounding nutrition, and of course the teacher hat in regards to classroom management.
Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions:
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary kitchen tools and equipment (including knives)
- Instruct and prepare food items according to the recipes with attention to the quantities, timing, and overall procedures in place
- Act as an ambassador for the Junior Chefs Kitchen brand to all customers, speak of our offerings with excitement and be able to answer questions about our products and services
- Maintain knowledge on our programming, offerings, and upcoming events so that you can articulate that to our customers
- Prepare and serve recipes that adhere to protocols and company standards
- Maintain aesthetic presentation and superb cleanliness of every part of the studio, not limited to the kitchen
- Ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally moving/lifting items up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform daily tasks largely while standing (at times standing or walking for an entire shift), and often while kneeling, squatting, crawling, and bending over
- Ability to move safely through all areas of the studio which may include uneven or slick work surfaces
- Excellent knowledge and confidence when it comes to allergen awareness, handling protocols, procedures, and substitutions, and Junior Chefs Kitchen’s allergen protocols
- Passion for high-quality food, beverage, nutrition, and education
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Strategic thinker, thrives on problem solving and making adjustments along the way
- Positive team member, with a can-do attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to multitask while working on multiple projects in a busy environment
- Comfortable with evolving responsibilities
- Outgoing and personable when interacting with guest, families, and students
- Comfortable working a variety of hours, days, and shifts (including weekends)
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