Cooking Class Instructor

Tablespoon Cooking Co.•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Tablespoon Cooking Co.'s Culinary Instructor Team! Tablespoon Cooking Co. is looking for passionate culinary professionals to join our culinary instructor team! Tablespoon Cooking Co. is located at Findlay Market in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tablespoon specializes in hands-on cooking classes taught by professional chefs. We also offer private events and catering. Tablespoon teaches people how to cook by sharing tips and tricks from professional kitchens. We also provide entertaining events for corporate and social occasions. Our classes are fun and interactive and we pour beer and wine and play music, so it's a party, not just a cooking class.

Requirements

Culinary school degree and/or restaurant and cooking experience
Possess and exhibit the drive to provide exceptional customer service
Exhibit professionalism when talking with guests and communicating information
Ability to engage an audience to ensure all guests feel comfortable cooking
Ability to provide thorough instructions and communicate effectively with guests during class
Comfortable using technology such as email, Google Drive, Slack and other apps
Ability to think quick, change with the environment and work with a team
Up-to-date with food and beverage trends and best practices
Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
Arrive on-time and ready for all shifts
Have a working knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation procedures
Guest-oriented and service-minded
Excellent verbal and written communication
Love of food and cooking
Passionate about great food and great service
Enthusiasm for teaching others
Comfortable speaking and engaging in group environments
Professional, punctual and articulate
Well organized and able to multitask
Strong attention to detail
High level of integrity and honesty
Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High energy and enthusiasm
Bending, stooping, walking and standing for long periods of time
Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds
Able to go up or down stairs multiple times per day (storage is in the basement)

Responsibilities

Execute all aspects of the class/event to Tablespoon's standards
Set up for classes and events (putting out equipment, ingredients, setting up stations)
Assist guests during arrival to class
Lead engaging and energetic hands-on demonstrations for the three hour class
Wear a microphone, speak in front of an audience, provide instructions and command the room
Share passion and knowledge of food with others
Teach guests about classic cooking techniques and ingredients and equipment selection
Create a fun and inviting atmosphere where all guests feel welcome, taken care of and are having fun
Assist guests with anything they need during class such as beverages, ingredients, cooking assistance, etc.
Interact with guests and create a personal connection with each guest
Clean up, break down kitchen and do dishes after the class or event