Culinary Arts Program Instructor Job Saint Petersburg area,St. Petersburg Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Location: St. Petersburg

Description:

About Us:

If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

· Salary: $45,000 - $50,000

· Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

· Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

· PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

· 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

· Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

· $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

· Employee Assistance Program

· Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Training and career development.

· Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions: Responsible for the delivery of culinary instruction and career mentorship to the students of CAP. This position is also responsible for food production at the assigned shelter.

* Teaching kitchen is located inside Holy Cross Catholic Church (7851 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709)

Essential Responsibilities:

Instruct the students through classroom training and hands on kitchen demonstrations as provided in the CAP curriculum manual.

Demonstrate proper use of food service equipment, food preparation techniques, and related skills. Train students in the use of food service equipment and techniques.

Communicate with the Metro kitchen leadership to schedule prep work for the students, and any student issues that may arise in the Metro kitchens.

Maintain the cleanliness, safety and follow proper food handling techniques of the provided kitchen and classrooms.

Order and prepare required inventory for culinary lab and student dining operations while meeting or exceeding budgetary goals.

Communicate daily with the Culinary Arts Program Manager on new student recruitment, orientation, and updates on current students’ attendance and participation.

Provide career mentorship to Culinary Arts Program students.

Utilize best practices in designing new curriculum, program improvement, and innovation in teaching.

Create relationships with Tampa Restaurant Chefs to create externship opportunities and job placement for students.

Maintain involvement in related professional organizations and continuing education activities, such as American Culinary Federation.

Act as a positive ambassador for Metropolitan Ministries, and the Culinary Arts Program in the larger community.

Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of the team and organizational goals as stated on the KPI and in the annual plan. Support the Metro kitchen team in other tasks as assigned. Support the Tampa Bay Food Fight fundraising event as directed.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelors in Food Management, Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, or related field preferred. A Certified Food Safety Manager Certificate is required. Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in the food service or culinary arts industry. One (1) year of successful experience teaching in related subjects at the post-secondary level preferred.

Skills Requirements:

Must demonstrate a heart for the ministry of serving poor and homeless families. The position requires a degree of maturity, sensitivity to issues of…