Seasonal Chef Instructor (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation•Lake Grove, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Seasonal Chef Instructor at Sur La Table, you are an in-store expert and advocate for the culinary arts, specializing in savory cooking, pastry and baking, or both. You deliver the company’s #bestincenter standard of service by sharing culinary knowledge, teaching cooking and baking fundamentals, and providing personalized instruction that supports company initiatives. Through hands-on classes and engaging instruction, you inspire customers to cook and bake while helping drive sales of cookware, cutlery, bakeware, mixers, and kitchen tools. The position requires availability for 12 to 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled hours may differ based on business needs. The instructor works in a variable kitchen environment that may include open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, and physical or airborne food allergens.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment.
Demonstrated proficiency in savory cooking, pastry and baking, or both.
1–2 years of kitchen operations experience.
Valid Food Manager Certification.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Able to work 12 to 16 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Able to remain standing for up to four hours at a time; move around the store; and reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands for food preparation and demonstrations.
Able to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and ascend or descend ladders.
Able to operate a computer, POS system, keyboard, merchandise scanner, and mouse.
Able to work in a variable kitchen environment that may include open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, and physical or airborne food allergens.

Nice To Haves

A degree in culinary arts is preferred; candidates with extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that encourage repeat visits and customer loyalty.
Teach savory, pastry, and baking classes using provided recipes and game plans, communicating techniques in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner.
Stay current on products, participate in available training, and independently seek additional learning resources.
Promote retail items used or featured in classes, encourage sign-ups for additional classes, and work toward class revenue, enrollment, review, and guest-return goals.
Set up and break down classes, organize mise en place, prepare ingredients, and clean workstations.
Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment, and restock, organize, and maintain kitchen supplies and tools.
Comply with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations; handle tools, ingredients, and equipment safely.
Maintain accurate inventory, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
When applicable, handle liquor, wine, and beer in accordance with regulations and company policies, including age restrictions.
Maintain store safety and cleanliness and promptly address maintenance needs.
Follow wage and hour laws, accurately record time worked, and adhere to Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures.
Attend work regularly and predictably, and adjust class assignments based on demand.