Teaching Kitchen Chef Instructor

American Addiction Centers

12d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Teaching Kitchen Chef Instructor for Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging culinary courses. The instructor will ensure a safe and clean kitchen environment, anticipate participant needs, and prepare various food items for classes and events. This PRN position involves afternoon/evening shifts during the week.

Requirements

• Serve Safe Certification required at hire.
• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of culinary teaching or related teaching experience required.
• Must have problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in meat roasting and preparation of sauces, gravies, vegetables, meats, cereal, hors d'oeuvres, eggs, soup, casseroles, frying, broiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job.
• Stands, walks, and reaches above shoulders the majority of the workday as well as squats, bends, twists, kneels and climbs throughout.
• Continuously lifts up to 10 lbs., frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Working atmosphere may contain odors from food and dust from flour, spices, etc.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards.
• Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in a cooking environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a team-based or clinical environment
• Experience teaching participants both in-person and virtually
• 3 or more years of teaching experience
• 3 or more years of experience in a large volume food preparation and distribution operation.
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops engaging culinary courses and curricula that align with educational standards and participants needs.
• Delivers clear and concise lectures, demonstrating cooking techniques, and guiding participants through hands-on exercises and facilitating discussions.
• Ensures a safe and clean working environment by adhering to food safety regulations and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Completes weekly sanitation checklist and develops action plans as needed.
• Monitors the atmosphere of the location to include music, scent, lighting, temperature, and overall cleanliness; adjusts as necessary to participants’ needs or preferences.
• Anticipates the needs of class participants; sets up each participant’s station to support the curriculum and ensures that they remain engaged throughout their entire experience.
• Monitors general department operations, establishes work reschedules, issues daily work assignments and responds to requests for service.
• Prepares general and special diet items in accordance with established standardized recipes.
• Decides on recipe ingredient substitutions or garnishes based on diet requirements.
• Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminating waste and leftovers.
• Reviews weekly food usage and completes weekly inventory.
• Completes class production forecasting sheet.
• Prepares catered and specialized events including luncheons, buffets, and dinners as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree