Teaching Kitchen Executive Chef

We are at the forefront of creating culinary experiences for a workplace community that places food at the heart of who they are. Every day, our team members engage with a culture that is passionate about coming together over a shared meal while supporting the innovative approach that our chefs bring to the table.

We are looking for culinarians with a passion for food education; our workplace is focused on great ingredients and nourishing inspiration. The Teaching Kitchen Chef is a champion, guardian, advocate and ambassador for a Food brand that inspires students to be their best while supporting the vision and mission of the Food program. If you’re interested in joining a diverse team focused on culinary innovation, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Do

The Teaching Kitchen is a central meeting space where our clients enjoy delicious food while meeting new colleagues. Teaching Kitchens are also integral to building team dynamics while providing a framework for how food can impact well being. Our culinarians are an integral part of an evolving program that constantly pushes them to learn, adapt, and expand their professional knowledge. Our Teaching Kitchen Chefs design and teach engaging curriculum with a global reach, both in person and virtually. Our ideal candidate has strong conversational and culinary skills, is tech savvy and comfortable engaging with groups in person and on camera.

You’ll Also

• Ignite curiosity and excitement to help make cooking an adventure, and not a daily chore
• Highlight and celebrate both the similarities and differences in cuisines across cultures to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
• Create a space for coworkers and teammates to connect, learn and share experiences, whether they’re in the same city or across continents
• Help ensure the future success of class participants by expanding their knowledge about culinary techniques and ingredients while cooking from home
• Coordinate with teaching kitchens across the globe to iterate and evolve the overall food program
• Primary Responsibilities:
• Create curriculum and teach culinary classes in person and digitally in accordance with global Teaching Kitchen standards. Classes are created with a focus on seasonality, plant forward cooking and multicultural awareness, coupled with a strong understanding of allergies, intolerances and overall sustainability.
• Develop, write and test recipes to ensure readability, quality and accuracy
• Work with the Food Experiences Program Manager, Catering, and Marketing Team to promote and expand the Teaching Kitchen program
• Partner with guests, Catering and the Cafe Team to plan and host team building experiences and sitewide events
• Review class and attendance data to strategically plan curriculum for the quarter
• Attend all local, regional and global team meetings that pertain to the Teaching Kitchen
• Accurately track and manage financials, including food cost, labor, smallwares, etc. to ensure the unit stays within the monthly budget
• Follow all food safety rules, allergen guidelines
• Actively prepare and guard against accidents
• Teaching Kitchen Chefs also have the opportunity to work in coordination with other teams within the food program to prepare visually appealing and great tasting dishes to ISS Guckenheimer standards. This includes preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts or other dishes as needed. During events and meal periods you may need to assist with setup and breakdown, serve food and engage with guests.
• Push boundaries of existing programming to create and innovate - experiment
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Previous experience teaching cooking classes to adults in person or virtually
• Excellent English communication skills: verbal, written, editing, proofreading, and grammar
• Engaging presence with an ability to interact while leading a global audience
• Experience hosting recorded or live cooking classes on camera, including the skills to troubleshoot minor technical issues as they arise.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Strong organization, project management and hospitality service skills
• Ability to rapidly gain credibility with local key stakeholder groups
• Collaborate and support cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated fiscal acumen, including an understanding of the financial aspects of program and labor models, with a keen eye toward maintaining overall food costs
• Ability to innovate and execute exciting and impactful new offerings within specific program guidelines
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Utilize team lift, transportation carts, and any other means of assistance when dealing with heavy loads.
• Arrive at work properly dressed, according to the dress code.
• Employees must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods.
  
  

HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

ISS offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $$80000 per year- $85000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.