Cooking Assistant jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

The hiring rate for this position is $40.00. 

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Cooking Class Instructor - Culinary Arts has the overall responsibilities of planning, preparing and delivering cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes with a high degree of professionalism, presenting to both public and private parties on the campus.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, prepares and delivers energetic public and private demonstrations and hands-on classes.
• Follows methods as set out in the distributed recipes to avoid the possibility of confusing attendees.
• Demonstrates culinary techniques that are adopted as professional in standard and, most importantly in accordance with CIA professional culinary teachings.
• Coordinates and organizes prep lists/MEP planning.
• Actively engages in professional development to further your culinary knowledge and demonstration techniques.
• Enforces basic sanitation and safety principles.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment and facilities of the bakeshop while in session.
• Collaborates with specified personnel to provide an outstanding guest experience.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education.

Experience:

• Minimum six (6) years of professional culinary experience.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, kitchen food production management and service in the hospitality industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiar with global cuisines, preparation techniques, and associated foods.
• Familiar with volume foodservice, fine dining, multi-unit, and menu research and development.
• Culinary Institute of America graduate preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Outstanding culinary skills.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required. Must have demonstrated ability in organizational, time management, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Suite and PDF files.
• Dependable and adaptable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work nights and weekends based upon business needs.
• Must be able to stand for eight (8) hours.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures hot and cold for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.