Part-Time Baking and Pastry Instructor

Title:                      Part-Time Baking and Pastry Instructor

Location:             Culinary Arts Training Program

Overall Responsibilities:

Join Project Renewal’s award-winning Culinary Arts Training Program as a part-time baking and pastry instructor. Established in 1995, the Culinary Arts Training Program has been training unemployed New Yorkers in entry level kitchen skills and placing them in jobs all over New York for more than twenty-five years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties include but are not limited to the following activities:

·         Teach a curriculum consisting of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training

·         Conduct in-classroom demonstrations as required by curriculum

·         Demonstrate techniques and concepts as required by the curriculum

·         Deliver clear, concise and organized lectures

·         Assess student performance through observation and interaction, along with written and practical examinations

·         Collaborate with other instructors to write monthly student evaluations

·         Maintain a positive and focused learning environment

·         Assure classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety and sanitation

·         Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance

·         Participate in weekly team meetings

Qualifications:

·         In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations especially with regards to baking and pastries

·         Possess strong leadership, communication, organization, relationship and presentation skills

·         Experience with training groups of students

·         Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner, consistently

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

To apply: E-mail resume and cover letter indicating position and salary requirements to:  careers@projectrenewal.org