Nutrition Educators will work in the preparation of plant-based recipes featuring local produce and delivery of nutrition education at 14 Harvest Home farmers’ markets. This opportunity offers a great hands-on learning experience for those interested in working with health and wellness improvement in NYC, particularly in underserved communities, in addition to valuable networking opportunities. This is part time/seasonal running from June-October 2024. It is 2-3 times per week.

Hourly Wage: $22/hour

RESPONSIBITIES AND DUTIES (include but are not limited to):

• Conduct cooking demonstrations with nutrition education information at assigned farmers’ market(s)
• Maintain food safety throughout the food demonstrations.
• Distribute nutrition education materials, communicate clearly to participants.
• Complete all tracking and data collection and submit in a timely, organized manner.
• Maintain close communication with Harvest Home staff to maintain appropriate levels of supplies and necessary ingredients and materials for weekly recipes.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings, including mandatory pre-season training in June 2024

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bronx and Manhattan markets still available.
• Basic Spanish required
• Current Food Handler certification or successfully completed a NYC Food Protection Course. (If needed: complete NYC Food Protection Course online for $24.00 dollar fee)
• Basic knife skills and ability to execute basic cooking techniques
• Experience or training in nutrition or community cooking demonstrations/workshops.
• Ideal candidates will have knowledge about regionally-grown fruit and vegetables – including growing seasons/patterns and culinary applications.
• Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity
• Willing and able to stand for long periods of time working outdoors
• Does not shy away from the heat/cold or wind/rain (we cannot emphasize this enough!)
• College coursework in nutrition and/or food studies preferred
• Willingness to travel throughout New York City
• Ability to speak other languages is a plus! (Spanish, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, and Russian)
• Commitment to a minimum of 2 days per week, 7 hours/day, possibly including Saturday
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable

Harvest Home Farmer’s Market

2024 Community Chef

QUALIFICATIONS (continued):

• Students majoring in nutrition highly encouraged to apply.
• Possesses an interest in making a difference with respect to nutrition, while having a passion for food accessibility and healthy food choices
• Availability for the required 3-day (20/hrs.) training on June 4th, 5th, and 6th

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Food preparation: 1 year (Required)
• Food handling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Food Handler's Certificate (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: On the road