Central Market Plano Cooking School Instructor - Full-Time

H-E-B•Plano, TX

57d

About The Position

Central Market is seeking a Cooking School Instructor with availability to include days, evenings, and weekends to handle the freshest quality ingredients. The Cooking School Instructor works under direct supervision. They will apply basic and some advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization. Use of specialized subject matter knowledge required.

Requirements

2-5 years related experience in restaurants and/or catering a plus
Previous food preparation experience is required
Must be able to function in a fast-paced retail environment
Must be able to lift and carry to 75 pounds on regular basis up to 500 feet in distance
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, and reach overhead and side to side throughout shift
Must possess hand/finger dexterity
Must be able to safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme temperatures
Must be able to work in a cooler environment on a regular basis and in an extreme cold environment on an occasional basis
Must be able to work in extreme heat from ovens and fryers
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
The noise level is usually moderate; rarely exposed to extreme noise

Nice To Haves

Culinary school coursework/degree, related education or experience preferred
An extensive knowledge of food and culinary trends is preferred

Responsibilities

Ability to design and teach cooking school classes and draw in an audience
Complete shopping for cooking school classes
Assist in preparation for cooking classes
Set up for cooking school classes
Assist guest chefs during cooking school classes
Ensure all kitchen equipment is in clean and proper working order
Assist in maintaining sanitation for entire kitchen area
Demonstrate an interest in food and its preparation
Provide superlative customer service
Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales
Thorough understanding of cooking and techniques with the ability to communicate such concepts to a wide audience
Can describe taste profiles for multiple categories of food
Demonstrate a strong interest in a wide variety of food discussions/issues
Demonstrate/share expertise about food and techniques
Continuously explore information about new foods
Work to acquire a greater understanding of the full range of Central Market products
Speak clearly, concisely, and in a logical organized manner using appropriate grammar and terminology
Ability to read and interpret documents such as recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to speak effectively to a large crowd
Assist in class and recipe testing, as assigned