Sous Chef/Culinary Instructor - Commonpoint Queens
Jamaica, NY 11432
About the Job
Commonpoint Queens is seeking a qualified Sous Chef/Instructor to help oversee the operations of our catering social enterprise and culinary workforce development program.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the operations and administrative functions of the culinary training program and catering social enterprise in support of overall program goals and objectives.
- Oversee the daily preparation of a Glatt kosher catering menu that will serve Commonpoint Queen's programs.
- Instruct adults with barriers to employment on the basics of food and kitchen safety, food preparation, and job preparedness, according to the highlighted objectives of each lesson.
- Utilize a variety of instruction techniques to ensure students are ready for entry-level employment in the food service industry.
- Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion, while adhering to the policies and procedures of the NYC Department of Health and kosher laws.
- Manage inventory and food deliveries.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 plus years experience in large-scale food preparation and delivery, kitchen management, and/or food services.
- Experience managing food service workers including cooks, chefs, and dishwashers.
- A professional culinary degree or certificate is preferred.
- Current valid food safety certifications such as NYC Food Handlers Certificate or ServSafe.
- Teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
- Interest and comfort in working with low-income individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Salary: $50,000 plus benefits
To Apply: Please send a resume to ssexton@commonpointqueens.org and jgillen@commonpointqueens.org
Source : Commonpoint Queens