Culinary Arts Project Leader; Part Time

Culinary Arts Project Leader (Part Time)

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks
, reflecting our dedication to their success.

Course

Description:

In Culinary Arts, students will learn the necessary skills that are essential in any culinary environment: advanced culinary techniques, budgeting, and menu creation. The project will end with a community-based pop-up kitchen that pushes the boundaries of traditional flavor profiles while maintaining rigorous standards of execution, sustainability, and kitchen management.

• Prepare for Projects:
  Up to 2 hours per week preparing for Projects.
• Teach students in the Culinary Arts Project on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:25pm-3:25pm (September to late May).
• Meet with students Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 hour each day, from September to late May.
• Provide long-term coaching during “Projects.”
• Occasional after-school participation at school events and activities.

• Experience as a chef or culinary arts leader with advanced culinary and cooking skills and techniques.
• Motivated leader capable of teaching students on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the specified hours.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development.

Coaches will receive an annual stipend of $6,052.00 based on experience and contracted hours per week, paid semi-monthly.

If at any point during the year you stop performing these responsibilities before they are fully completed, your stipend will be adjusted in accordance.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.

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