Seasonal Chef Instructor (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation•Natick, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Seasonal Chef Instructor at Sur La Table, you are the in-store expert and advocate for the culinary arts, specializing in savory cooking, pastry and baking, or both. You provide excellent service through culinary expertise, instruction, and hands-on classes that inspire a love of cooking and baking and support company initiatives. The role also helps drive sales of cookware, cutlery, bakeware, mixers, and kitchen tools by engaging customers and promoting products featured in classes. You deliver consistent, high-quality classes using provided recipes and game plans, communicate culinary techniques in an approachable manner, and contribute to class revenue goals and customer loyalty. You also support kitchen setup and cleanup, maintain supplies and equipment, and follow food safety, sanitation, store safety, and company operating requirements. This seasonal role requires availability for 12–16 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; scheduled hours may vary with business needs.

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 exceptional customer experiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Available to work 12–16 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Able to remain standing for up to four hours at a time and perform the listed physical tasks, including lifting or moving merchandise up to 50 pounds.
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 through memorable, educational customer experiences.
Teach savory, pastry, and baking classes using provided recipes and game plans while maintaining consistency and quality.
Explain cooking concepts and techniques clearly and encouragingly.
Maintain product and culinary knowledge through training and independent learning.
Drive sales by encouraging additional class sign-ups and promoting retail products used or featured in classes.
Meet class revenue and culinary program goals through enrollment, positive reviews, and guest returns.
Help set up and break down classes, organize mise en place, prepare ingredients, and clean workstations.
Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly.
Restock, organize, and maintain kitchen supplies and tools.
Comply with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.
Handle tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment safely.
Maintain accurate inventory, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
Handle liquor, wine, and beer when required, following applicable regulations, company policies, and age restrictions.
Maintain store safety and cleanliness and promptly address maintenance needs.
Follow wage and hour laws and accurately record time worked according to company policy.
Follow Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and adjust class assignments based on demand.