Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Staffing agency benefits
Community nutrition and food education certificate
Professional training and development
Networking opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Engagement in public health equity efforts
Paid hourly wage at $25 per hour
Job Description
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to improving the health and well-being of all residents of New York City. Working in close partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives designed to improve community health throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods. By facilitating unique collaborations between government entities and private partners, the organization accelerates the development, testing, and implementation of new programs that address a wide range of public health challenges. These collaborations help scale successful pilot projects and meet... 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 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
- Strong customer service skills and enjoyment in working with people
- Willing and able to stand for long periods of time and work outside in inclement weather conditions
- Willing and able to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 25 pounds
- Residency in the New York City Tri-state area
Job Qualifications
- Experience or training in nutrition or culinary arts
- Dynamic personality with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of regional produce and food culture
- Experience implementing cooking demonstrations
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural settings
- Strong customer service skills
- Understanding of food security issues and health equity
- ServSafe certification or successful completion of NYC Food Protection course prior to onsite start date
Job Duties
- Prepare and implement interactive cooking demonstrations using local and seasonal produce recipes
- Collaborate with Nutrition and Bilingual Educators to deliver nutrition education at farmers markets
- Maintain food safety standards including cleaning and sanitation of cooking equipment
- Assist with set-up and breakdown of market tents, cooking equipment, and educational materials
- Promote program participation and engage with community members at market events
- Participate in monthly staff meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and program effectiveness
- Adapt recipes to reflect the cultural food preferences of the communities served
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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