On-Call Food Enthusiast Instructor

the CIA•San Antonio, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Enthusiast Instructor plans, prepares, and delivers professional cooking demonstrations for public and private parties in venues across the CIA’s San Antonio campus. The role requires demonstrating culinary techniques in line with CIA professional faculty standards, engaging attendees, and providing them with written demonstration materials and recipes. The instructor also manages demonstration supplies and food costs, maintains a clean and professional demonstration space, and pursues professional development in culinary knowledge and demonstration techniques.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
At least five years of professional culinary experience.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to engage and entertain CIA customers.
Outstanding culinary skills.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
High energy and self-motivation.
Detail-oriented and thorough.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Availability to work nights and weekends based on business needs.
Ability to stand for eight hours.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with global cuisines, foods, and preparation.
Familiarity with volume foodservice, fine dining, multi-unit operations, and menu research and development.
Familiarity with the wine and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver public and private cooking demonstrations at the CIA San Antonio campus.
Demonstrate hospitality and exemplify the CIA Standards of Excellence.
Order food and supplies for demonstrations as needed, with a focus on preventing waste.
Procure and practice recipes in advance when possible to verify their integrity and timing.
Follow the methods specified in distributed recipes to avoid confusing attendees.
Demonstrate culinary techniques consistent with professional standards and CIA faculty demonstrations.
Provide attendees with written copies of demonstrations and recipes.
Manage food costs for demonstrations within guidelines set by the supervisor.
Maintain a clean and professional appearance in the demonstration space, including personal appearance, station, and demonstration.
Engage in professional development to further culinary knowledge and demonstration techniques.
Return phone calls, emails, and other communications in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.