Chef Instructor for Adult Cooking events- Newton, MA

Chef Instructor

Third Space Kitchen is a vibrant culinary hub just outside of Boston, where creativity and community come together. It has been recognized as a premier destination for hands-on team building retreats, cooking classes, camps, and private events. Here, students build confidence in the kitchen while exploring global flavors, mastering essential techniques, and discovering the joy of cooking together. With programs ranging from after-school workshops to boutique birthday parties and adult gatherings, Third Space Kitchen inspires a lifelong love of food and fosters connections that reach far beyond the table

TSK is seeking a passionate, part time, Chef Instructor to teach. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chef with exceptional cooking, teaching and customer service skills. You will be the catalyst to our students gaining confidence in the kitchen, adding to their repertoire, and providing corporate teams, groups of friends or groups of youth with a fun learning experience! Our chef instructors take pride in sharing their knowledge and expertise with students at all levels of proficiency in our intimate, hands-on environment. Does this sound like you?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set-up of kitchen and space as needed, and inventory check at least 1 hour before the scheduled start of class.
• Production and teaching responsibilities: up to 3 hours of client-facing instruction/hands-on cooking..
• Provide direction and feedback to students of varying skill levels to ensure successful classroom operations and an outstanding educational and enjoyable experience for customers.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
• Ensures all food items are cooked and served properly and under sanitary conditions.
• Adjust teaching style to meet needs of diverse group of participants (adults, teens, children beginners, advanced, etc.).
• Must be able to multi-task and have a full grasp of all activities occurring in the kitchen at all times.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all guests at all times
• Ensure that kitchen is organized and left in proper condition for the cleaning crew, per the provided checklist; this includes but is not limited to checking that all equipment is turned off, dirty dishes and equipment are left in good order for the dish washers, and leftover inventory items and equipment are returned to their proper locations

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position requires a varied work schedule, to include nights and weekends.
• Perform other duties as needed, directed or assigned.
• Must wear TSK approved uniform at all times while instructing a class or representing TSK.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS)

• Culinary school graduate or a minimum of 5 years working in the food service industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing
• Candidates must be able to pass a CORI background check.

WORK HOURS

• THIS IS A PART TIME, PER DIEM POSITION THAT IS PAID BY THE CLASS.
• WEEKEND and NIGHT TIME AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED.
• Class schedules will vary by week.
• Class days will vary, including nights and weekends
• Number of classes scheduled will vary based on demand, skillset and availability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The ability to lift 25 pounds, stand, kneel, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Instructors will be on their feet for up to 5 hours at a time
• Instructors will need to handle and lift heavy kitchen equipment, chairs, tables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job occurs primarily in commercial kitchens which may vary in temperature and humidity.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30