Culinary Educators

NYC, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Hourly

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $25.00

Benefits

Hired through staffing agency benefits

Background check required

Part-time employment

Community nutrition and food education certificate

Ongoing role-specific training

Monthly team meetings

Supportive team environment

Job Description

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a respected 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all residents in New York City. It operates in collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to incubate innovative public health projects aimed at improving community health outcomes across the diverse boroughs of NYC. FPHNYC actively fosters partnerships between government entities and private sectors, driving the development, testing, and rapid implementation of new programs that address critical public health needs in an equitable and impactful manner. This approach accelerates the... Show More

Job Requirements

Basic knife skills and ability to execute basic cooking techniques
Experience or training in nutrition or culinary arts
Commitment to and strong interest in teamwork and effective communication practices
Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communications skills
Ability to adapt recipes to reflect the food culture of communities served
Knowledge about regional produce
ServSafe certification or successful completion of the NYC Food Protection course prior to onsite start date
Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse populations
Experience implementing cooking demonstrations
Experience working as part of a team
Understanding of and experience with regional food systems and food security issues and the underlying causes of health inequities in NYC communities
Has strong customer service skills and enjoys working with people
Willing and able to stand for long periods and work outside in inclement weather
Willing and able to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 25 pounds to and from storage and workshop locations each market day

Job Qualifications

Experience or training in nutrition or culinary arts
Basic knife skills and ability to execute basic cooking techniques
ServSafe certification or successful completion of the NYC Food Protection course before starting onsite
Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural, racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse settings
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Experience working as part of a team
Familiarity with regional food systems, food security issues, and health inequities in NYC
Commitment to dynamic teamwork and effective communication practices
Experience implementing cooking demonstrations

Job Duties

Prepare for and implement interactive cooking demonstrations using recipes that feature local and seasonal produce
Collaborate with a team including Nutrition and Bilingual Educators to deliver nutrition education workshops
Participate in monthly staff meetings at the NYC Health Department office for training and program updates
Assist with setup and teardown of cooking equipment and educational materials at market locations
Maintain food safety through cleaning and sanitizing cooking equipment used in demonstrations
Market and promote the program at farmers markets to ensure strong community participation
Deliver trauma-informed culinary education that reflects the food culture of the community

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