Plano Cooking School Instructor- Part-Time

Central Market Plano Cooking School Instructor - Part-Time

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Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994 and has grown to multiple locations across the state. It offers a sumptuous selection of everything edible, with hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above — we believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, preserving cultures, and starting new traditions.

Summary/Responsibilities of this position:

• Central Market is seeking a Cooking School Instructor with availability during days, evenings, and weekends.
• The Cooking School Instructor works under direct supervision and applies basic and some advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, and materials appropriate to the area of specialization.
• Design and teach cooking school classes, drawing in an audience.
• Complete shopping for cooking school classes and assist in preparation.
• Set up for cooking school classes and assist guest chefs during the classes.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean, in proper working order, and maintain sanitation for the entire kitchen area.
• Demonstrate an interest in food and its preparation, and provide superlative customer service.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales.
• Communicate cooking concepts clearly to a wide audience.
• Describe taste profiles for multiple categories of food and demonstrate/share expertise about food and techniques.
• Continuously explore information about new foods and acquire a greater understanding of the full range of Central Market products.
• Speak effectively to a large crowd, using appropriate grammar and terminology.
• Assist in class and recipe testing, as assigned.

• 2‑5 years of related experience in restaurants and/or catering is a plus.
• Culinary school coursework/degree, related education, or experience preferred.
• An extensive knowledge of food and culinary trends is preferred.
• Previous food preparation experience is required.

• Must be able to function in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Must lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a regular basis, up to 500 feet in distance.
• Must stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, and reach overhead and side to side throughout the shift.
• Must possess hand/finger dexterity.
• Must safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, and extreme temperatures.
• Must work in a cooler environment regularly and in an extreme cold environment occasionally.
• Must work in extreme heat from ovens and fryers.
• Employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles while performing duties.
• The noise level is usually moderate; rare exposure to extreme noise.

Entry level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Retail