Culinary Educators

NYC, NY, USA|Onsite, Travel

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.00
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Networking opportunities

Job Description

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a well-established 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. In partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC serves as an incubator for innovative public health initiatives that aim to improve community health throughout New York City. Through facilitating partnerships across government and private sectors, FPHNYC helps to develop, test, and launch new programs that address pressing public health challenges. This collaboration not only accelerates the execution of demonstration projects and the expansion of pilot programs... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Basic knife skills and ability to execute basic cooking techniques
  • Experience or training in nutrition or culinary arts
  • Commitment to teamwork and effective communication
  • Dynamic personality with excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to adapt recipes for community food culture
  • Knowledge of regional produce
  • ServSafe certification or NYC Food Protection course completion prior to start
  • Ability to work in diverse cultural settings
  • Experience conducting cooking demonstrations
  • Experience collaborating in team environments
  • Understanding of food security and health inequities
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Willingness to stand for long periods and work outdoors
  • Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
  • Residency in NYC Tri-state area

Job Qualifications

  • Experience or training in nutrition or culinary arts
  • ServSafe certification or successful completion of NYC Food Protection course
  • Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt recipes to reflect cultural food practices
  • Experience working in multicultural, diverse community settings
  • Experience implementing cooking demonstrations
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Understanding of regional food systems and food security issues
  • Dynamic personality and commitment to teamwork

Job Duties

  • Participate in monthly staff meetings at the Health Department office
  • Prepare and implement interactive cooking demonstrations using local and seasonal produce
  • Collaborate with Nutrition Educators and Bilingual Educators as a team
  • Conduct trauma-informed culinary demonstrations following curriculum and recipes
  • Assist with set-up and breakdown of tents, cooking equipment, and materials
  • Maintain food safety standards including cleaning and sanitation of equipment
  • Market and promote the program to ensure required participation levels

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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