Overview
NYC Chef Educator Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Outstanding in the Field
Location: New York
The Sylvia Center (TSC)’s vision is to create healthy communities through the power of cooking. Our mission is to educate young people and families through culinary programming to promote health and wellbeing. Our organization empowers children and teens to take control of their health through better food choices and encourages them to be healthy food advocates in their communities.
TSC partners with community-based organizations, libraries, and schools to deliver nutrition-focused culinary programming in all five boroughs of New York City, the Hudson Valley, and the Capital District. TSC works in neighborhoods with limited food access, engaging students, 3-24 years-old, and families. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with an operating budget of $1.9 million, TSC has a full-time staff of ten and a part-time staff of approximately 35.
Since its founding in 2007, more than 38,000 participants have been served.
Job Description
The Sylvia Center is seeking a Chef Educator, who will play a pivotal role in our mission to promote healthy foodeducation. As a Chef Educator, you will lead culinary programs, inspire young individuals to embrace nutritious cooking, and contribute to our organization’s overall success. Your primary responsibilities will include delivering engaging culinaryeducationexperiences, mentoring participants, and fostering a love for food and cooking.
Responsibilities:
Program Implementation:
Teach classes by effectively implementing The Sylvia Center’s curriculum, which includes cooking instruction, nutritioneducation, and activities, while being aligned with The Sylvia Center’s core values.
Manage distribution of printed or virtual materials for classes such as recipes, curriculum, and surveys.
Maintain accurate records for attendance and any additional tracking as required.
Clean and sanitize work spaces prior to, between, and after classes.
Work with Program Managers to coordinate Chef Assistants, interns, and/or volunteers.
Collaborate on curriculum, lesson plans, and recipes as needed.
Program Administration:
Work closely with the Program Managers andEducationDirector to share the responsibility of attending community meetings and coordinating community partner relationships, including but not limited tocommunicationaround classes, teaching community classes, and supporting existing programs.
Actively participate with the program team on tasks including recruitment, weekly correspondence, and data entry.
Ad hoc administration:
Including but not limited to reporting, special projects, etc.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings, and collaborate with fellow program staff.
Assist as needed with two annual fundraising events and annualcommunity events.
Other duties, as assigned.
Experience and Skills:
Demonstrated passion for working with and/or teaching youth required.
Nutrition and/or culinary experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience with Google Suite.
Experience understanding and meeting the needs ofdiversecommunities.
Enthusiastic, energetic, and able to work quickly and efficiently in afast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively improvise and adapt.
Detail-oriented and great multi-tasker, who is responsible and focused.
Ability to lift 50lbs.
Ability to stand on your feet for 5 hours at a time.
Compensation and Work Hours/Location:
The Sylvia Center is aninclusive, non-discriminatory organization. The position will be based in NY…
Title: NYC Chef Educator
Company: Outstanding in the Field
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Education / Teaching, Non-Profit & Social Impact
