University of Oklahoma-posted 3 days ago
Tulsa, OK
5,001-10,000 employees

Culinary Instructor Position Information: Participates in developing and teaching culinary medicine curriculum (general nutrition and basic cooking skills) to medical students, PA students and the community with the goals of helping students achieve confidence in the kitchen as well as understand the concept of food as medicine. Works to build community partnerships with local organizations who bridge the gaps between knowledge of what comprises a healthy diet, access to fresh food, and abilities to prepare that food in a simple, delicious, and economical manner. Essential Duties: Provides culinary training and professional consultations including nutrition, safety, costing flavor techniques, knife skills, and cooking methods. Actively engages students during the teaching process to facilitate learning in all cooking-related aspects of the curriculum. Performs class preparation such as recipe selection, grocery lists, and supply lists. Coordinates purchasing and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Orders and maintains supplies for classes to include but not limited to fresh and frozen foods, cooking equipment, and cleaning supplies. Oversees all food prep and clean up. Sets up classes and training. Tests recipes and conducts live cooking events. Develops original recipes and skills-based training modules related to healthy meal preparation. Records cooking segments and videos. May train support or kitchen staff who assist in the teaching kitchen. Performs various duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

  • Provides culinary training and professional consultations including nutrition, safety, costing flavor techniques, knife skills, and cooking methods.
  • Actively engages students during the teaching process to facilitate learning in all cooking-related aspects of the curriculum.
  • Performs class preparation such as recipe selection, grocery lists, and supply lists.
  • Coordinates purchasing and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
  • Orders and maintains supplies for classes to include but not limited to fresh and frozen foods, cooking equipment, and cleaning supplies.
  • Oversees all food prep and clean up. Sets up classes and training.
  • Tests recipes and conducts live cooking events.
  • Develops original recipes and skills-based training modules related to healthy meal preparation.
  • Records cooking segments and videos.
  • May train support or kitchen staff who assist in the teaching kitchen.
  • Performs various duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.
  • High School diploma or GED
  • 36 months of culinary experience
  • Advanced knowledge of how to prepare healthy and nutritious meals.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching to individuals and groups.
  • Ability to coordinate food waste management and composting.
  • Ability to teach all levels of expertise to include students, staff, faculty, and community members.
  • Ability to create a nutrition curriculum, nutritious recipes, and special diet modifications.
  • Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop web and print media.
  • Ability to travel within the State.
  • Ability to lead a culinary cooking class and create an inviting learning environment exploring cooking techniques, nutritional content, and kitchen safety.
  • Demonstrated Food Media experience including Food Styling, Food Photography, and Video and/or live demonstration experience.
  • Culinary professional who oversees the research and development of new recipes and food products to fill a specific need.
  • Kitchen management experience to include hiring, training, scheduling kitchen assistants and other staff, maintaining kitchen use schedules, performing quality control of food production, ordering/managing inventory and budgets, maintaining lab/kitchen standards, and knowledge of reconciliation and reimbursement procedures.
  • Food Handlers Certificate
  • Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
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