Teaching Kitchen Assistant TFWS Intern (Student Wage) FWS
About The Position
A Teaching Kitchen Assistant Intern is needed to support Hoo’s Cooking nutrition education and culinary skills classes at the Student Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen (TK). The mission of the Teaching Kitchen is to help students build skills and knowledge in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition that support health, honor culture, promote food stewardship, build community, and foster joy and confidence in cooking. Hoo’s Cooking programming includes hands-on cooking classes led by students, dietetic interns, registered dietitians, and/or professional chefs. Individual Sign-up classes, open for all students to register, and Group classes, arranged for specific student organizations, teams, or UVA departments, are offered weekly during the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, virtual cooking demos are filmed and posted online. The Teaching Kitchen Assistant Intern (TKAI) helps keep cooking classes running smoothly, from prep to wrap up, and additionally behind the scenes supporting system operation. The TKAI reports to the Senior Nutrition Educator and works closely with the Well-Being Services Senior Administrative Assistant, TK facilitators, and other TK student staff. This position provides experience in leadership, teambuilding, budgeting, food safety, culinary, marketing, research, and production skills. Student Health and Wellness and the TK will provide orientation and training.
Requirements
- Previous participation in at least 1 Hoo’s Cooking class
- Participate in a structured internship experience through the Internship Placement Program (IPP). If selected, interns must enroll in either UNST 3910 (1 cr.) or UNST 3920 (1 cr.).
- Full time undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Virginia
- Basic cooking skills
- Excellent communication skills – reading, speaking
- Attitude – positivity, supportive manner
- Professionalism – punctuality, responsibility to schedule
- Prioritize safety – hygiene, equipment handling
- Ability to move food/dishes/equipment around the kitchen
- Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, facilitation, and time management skills with attention to detail
- Maintain department standards and protocol with respect to processes, confidentiality, and other issues as may arise
- Demonstrate professional standards and ethics, and foster a culture of professionalism among peers
- Be flexible, open-minded, proactive, and maintain a positive attitude
- Support the weight neutral approach of the UVA Teaching Kitchen
- Federal Work Study eligibility is required.
Responsibilities
- Set up equipment at stations
- Wash produce, open packages
- Measure/prep ingredients for instructor
- Manage print materials
- Manage attendance
- Help supervise and coach participants
- Clear and clean
- Wash dishes, wipe tables, general clean up
- Pack and label leftovers
- Update inventory checklists
- Support advertising and promotional efforts
- Maintain database and assist with survey result analysis
- Create educational materials related to nutrition, culinary skills, and budgeting
Benefits
- Meal provided at cooking class shifts worked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
