TBK Chef Instructor Oct

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Hiring!
TBK Chef Instructor About Haley House: Haley House uses food and the power of community to break down barriers, open opportunities, and strengthen the neighborhoods we serve. Founded in 1966, Haley House has grown to include five interconnected branches: direct services (soup kitchen, food pantry, meal for elders), permanent affordable housing, urban agriculture, education and training (Take Back the Kitchen and LiFT: Re-Entry Program), and social enterprise. Our direct services are located in the South End and Roxbury.
This is a part-time position . $30 per hour for scheduled Take Back the Kitchen (TBK) classes; $20 per hour, administrative tasks as assigned by the TBK Program Manager Role: Lead and instruct TBK cooking classes, special events, and/or demonstrations utilizing TBK curriculum. This role requires a combination of culinary skills, teaching ability, and a passion for nutrient-dense cooking. Chef Instructors will engage youth and adult students as they learn culinary techniques and will challenge students to think critically about health as it relates to dietary choices. To apply: Send cover letter and resume to Sisi Jeanbaptiste at [email protected].
Haley
House
is
committed
to
cultivating
a
diverse
and
welcoming
community
where
everyone
feels
respected
and
valued.
Haley
House
fosters
a
culture
of
inclusion
that
celebrates
and
promotes
diversity
along
multiple
dimensions,
including
race,
ethnicity,
sex,
gender
identity,
gender
expression,
sexual
orientation,
partnered
status,
age,
national
origin,
socioeconomic
status,
religion,
ability,
culture,
and
experience
Administrative Offices: 23 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116 https://haleyhouse.org/ Key Responsibilities:
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Following
the
class
curriculum
and
session lesson, select appropriate recipes and successfully execute the lesson plan and recipes.
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Source
and/or
purchase
the
needed
ingredients for each class and submit receipts for reimbursement.
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Set
up
before
and
clean
up
after
classes.
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Follow
health
and
safety
procedures
in
the kitchen.
●
Direct
volunteers
in
assisting
with
the
class
(set up, clean up, shopping, etc)
●
Keep
the
students
engaged
and
focused during the class session.
●
Facilitate
reflections
with
the
students
and volunteers following the class session to gauge what the students are learning.
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Complete
class
reports
and
obtain
participant surveys after each class.
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Submit
timesheets
and
reimbursement requests promptly
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Participate
in
TBK
curriculum
development.
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Staff and assist with special events.
●
Participate
in
staff
meetings
as
requested.
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Perform other tasks as requested Qualifications:
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Interest
and
comfort
in
working
with
low-income individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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Committed
to
working
with
a
non-profit
that addresses issues related to homelessness, housing, food insecurity, job training, social justice, and urban agriculture.
●
Commitment
to
helping
the
most
vulnerable
in
our society and challenging existing systems of privilege and injustice.
●
Able
to
demonstrate
patience,
empathy, professionalism, and optimism.
●
Excellent
time
management
abilities.
●
Ability
to
work
late
afternoons,
early
evening classes, and some weekends.
●
Strong
organizational
skills
and
able
to complete class reporting.
●
Culinary
training
certification
●
Past
culinary
teaching
experience
a
plus