Chef Instructor (part-time)

Common Threads • Austin, TX

378d • $75 - $150

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic teacher-who-can-cook or cook-who-can-teach to work as a part-time Chef Instructor in the Austin, TX area. A Common Threads Chef Instructor is the face of the organization, teaching hands-on cooking classes and nutrition education to K-8th grade students, parents, and teachers in school kitchens and community spaces and establishing relationships with schools, students, families, and volunteers. Chef Instructors will teach in both virtual and in-person settings. Travel to partner schools and organizations within the Austin-Travis county and surrounding areas is required. All lessons emphasize using fresh, quality ingredients and adopting healthy cooking and eating habits. This is a part-time variable hour position that will generally work 5-10 hours a week when classes are in session. Some nights and/or weekends may be required.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of nutrition
• Culinary school and/or food industry experience
• Reliable and dependable -- able to commit to programs, arrive on time, and proactively communicate any needs or issues
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling and possess a go-with-the-flow attitude
• Must hold current food service sanitation certifications or obtain one
• Must have access to a car and a valid driver's license
• Instructors may be asked to teach virtual classes via Zoom or Teams and should be comfortable teaching in a virtual setting, and must possess adequate technology for teaching a class, including high speed Internet, a laptop/computer/digital tablet, camera, headphones/mic, etc.
• Experience working with culturally diverse audiences
• Experience and/or high comfort level working virtually with internal and external team members
• A commitment to the mission and values of Common Threads

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching or working with children
• Fluency in Spanish and English, and comfort teaching in both languages as needed

Responsibilities

• Work with students in Kindergarten-8th grades and their parents, and manage a classroom of up to 25 participants and 4 volunteers
• Teach kids and parents cooking skills and nutrition; give students the tools to make healthy choices
• Communicate with school and partner organization staff and administration as well as with Common Threads staff
• Instructors will be trained on the curriculum, policies and procedures, and administrative responsibilities
• Instructors are required to follow the approved course curriculum, complete all grocery shopping, and submit required documentation
• Administer pre- and post-surveys to students and families and manage paperwork

Benefits

• Compensation rates for teaching classes range from $75 to $150 per lesson
• For administrative duties (i.e., training, attending meetings, documentation) is $20/hour
• Travel costs are reimbursed
• Eligible for paid sick time
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to resources within our Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees