Cooking School Chef

Harmons•Draper, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to be a Harmon’s brand ambassador, to build foodie culture by teaching customers the recipes, skills, and techniques they need to prepare meals at home using the high-quality products, tools, and ingredients Harmons sells. This position manages the Cooking School department under the direction of the Store Director.

Requirements

A 2-year college or technical school degree in culinary arts; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to multitask while teaching
Have current TIPS Certification and Food Handler’s Permit
Possess a wide range of knowledge in food, quality ingredients, food preparation, knife skills, cooking techniques, culinary sanitation and hygiene, kitchen safety, and food presentation
Is approachable, personable, relaxed, and passionate
Experience catering private events and medium to large scale banquets
Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain focus while multitasking, and balance friendliness with efficiency
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Possess excellent organization and planning skills
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with diverse groups of people
Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques
Possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons mission, the Harmons Cooking School mission, and commitment to working collaboratively
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

Manages the operations of the Cooking School department under the direction of the Store Director
Ensures the Cooking School is clean, well-maintained, and meets company standards of appearance
Works closely with the Cooking School Coordinator to oversee business and front-of-house operations
Oversees, trains, and guides the Cooking School Instructor Sous Chef
Sets the pace of the Cooking School under the direction of the Store Director and the VP of Marketing
Delivers excellent customer service while teaching hands-on demonstration, chefs table classes, hosting private events in the Cooking School, and catering on and off-site special events and banquets
Develop recipes for use in the Cooking School and elsewhere within Harmons
Works to continually improve Cooking School performance and sales
Effectively markets and sells Harmons’ products
Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
Stays within inventory, budgeted projections, and contributes to the company’s gross profit goals
Sets a professional and positive example to others
Communicates effectively and works closely with the Cooking School Coordinator
Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director
Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained
Consistently prepares and submits requested reports regarding Cooking School performance
Mentors, provides feedback, and completes necessary paperwork for Cooking School Instructor Sous Chef and Cooking School student interns
Performs other job-related duties as assigned