Culinary Program Coordinator and Instructor (Bilingual)

Asian American Health Coalition•Houston, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Program Coordinator and Instructor is responsible for managing and development of HOPE Clinic’s Bite of HOPE non-profit educational, culinary teaching program centered on healthy cooking. They will provide quality instructions for a diverse student population; performing instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies and procedures of HOPE Clinic. They will empower communities to develop lifelong heathy eating habits, will connect with the food they need to thrive, and will help them prevent and manage disease.

Requirements

Degree in culinary arts
3+ years of industry experience preferred
ServSafe certificate
Good understanding of culinary equipment and safety
Strong communication skills and the ability to foster learning in others
An ongoing student focus
The highest levels of integrity at all times
Must have an Associate degree (or higher level degree) in Pastry and/or Culinary Arts
Must have at least three (3) years of professional or teaching experience
Above average skills in language ability as well as public speaking and writing
Must have good transportation and a valid Texas Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Supervisory or Management Experience a plus
Bilingual (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic and/or Spanish with English) is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop programs, activities, teaching curriculum and recipes for Bite of HOPE programs including: 1) culinary medicine, 2) community outreach, 3) culinary institute, and 4) small food business
Develop and cultivate partnerships with local stakeholders to further advance efforts and program goals, as well as outreach initiatives for HOPE Clinic
Work with HOPE Clinic’s Business Development Director to create a student recruiting and acceptance strategy
Determine program’s funding needs, research, funding opportunities, prepare and submit grant proposals/reports that support program goals
Work collaboratively with HOPE Clinic’s programs including the Diabetes Prevention Program, Liver Study, Foodscape, and others
Identify and comply with any and all health laws, policies, regulations that is required in order to operate “A Bite of HOPE” educational program
Obtain all proper licenses and permits required to operate “A Bite of HOPE” educational program
Create program newsletter and monthly update “A Bite of HOPE” program’s website
Create social media content to educate the community and promote all Bite of HOPE activities
Work closely with local food banks, farmers market and other organizations to tackle issues of hunger relief and healthful food access for those in need
Manage Bite of HOPE’s Summer Leadership Program; recruit program participants and interns
Identify and develop a list of required kitchen inventory (kitchen utensils, spices, etc)
Work with Clinic’s Procurement Department to obtain supplies for the program
Provide required support for “A Bite of HOPE” program’s launch event with selected venue’s executive chef
Support opening and operations of Bite of HOPE Café
Lead cooking demonstrations and provide program overview at “A Bite of HOPE” program’s launch event
Work on program’s implementation strategy
Design and conduct a minimum of community cooking workshops
Participate in “A Bite of HOPE” planning meetings
Attend on-site/off-site community engagement activities, clinic events, and/or training as needed
Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic’s Mission, Vision and Values