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Teaching Kitchen Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $34.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short and long term disability insurance
retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off

Job Description

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia is a prestigious educational establishment renowned for its leadership in culinary arts education and innovation. As part of a distinguished network of culinary institutions, the CIA provides comprehensive programs designed to elevate culinary skills, foster creativity, and promote the highest standards in foodservice and hospitality. Located at the Copia campus, the CIA creates immersive experiences through cooking classes, beverage education, and specialty programming, attracting a diverse community of culinary professionals, enthusiasts, and guests who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in a state-of-the-art learning environment.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year of related work experience in wine/beverage, foodservice, event management, or hospitality industry
  • Must be able to display a high level of energy and self-motivation
  • Ability to work independently or in team environment and maintain collaborative relationships
  • Strong customer service skills and responsiveness to guests
  • Detail-oriented and thorough
  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, adaptability, dependability, and multitasking ability
  • Previous computer experience including MS Office suite
  • Availability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
  • Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, and stretch
  • Ability to work in extreme temperatures for long periods
  • Able to stand for up to 8 hours at a time

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year of related work experience in wine/beverage, foodservice, event management, or hospitality industry
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, food and beverage management, hospitality, or related field preferred
  • Previous experience in wine and beverage, foodservice, event management, or hospitality within restaurants, tasting rooms, or similar environments preferred
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Detail-oriented and thorough
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Job Duties

  • Assist in daily operation of all programs at the CIA Copia campus including receiving and sorting ingredients
  • Provide clear communication with chef instructors and lead stakeholders regarding missing ingredients
  • Maintain organization of walk-in coolers and dry storage areas
  • Organize, distribute, and inventory culinary equipment
  • Set up kitchen stations to ensure smooth execution of class production
  • Package, store, organize, and secure all food items according to established procedures
  • Clean, organize, restock, and reset kitchen during and after production
  • Communicate timing, space usage, and program details with internal teams
  • Notify chefs of curriculum edits in recipe packets
  • Assist guests and stakeholders with questions, equipment training, and locating utensils and food items
  • Support chef instructors during programs including set-up, mise en place, clean-up, and restocking
  • Maintain clean and sanitary work and storage areas and follow health code regulations
  • Ensure efficient production with minimal waste during recipe preparation and service
  • Assist with meal production during specialty programming
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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