Variable LCC Cooking Instructor

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $20.00 - $28.00/hour

JOB SUMMARY:
The Lakewood Cultural Center is seeking a Cooking Instructor to teach for all ages a variety of culinary classes for our program. Our ideal Cooking Instructor is self-motivated, well organized, reliable and who will provide our students with educational, hands-on and engaging experiences that develop a valuable skill that will benefit them for a lifetime. Classes begin in February and will require curriculum planning.

About Community Resources:
Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business needs. This position would be a part-time non-benefitted position.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position).

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares for class by creating and reviewing recipes that delivers an exceptional cooking class experience.

• Set-up kitchen with all materials, supplies, and ingredients. Return space to neat state upon completion of class.

• Ensures high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the experience by keeping work area and student areas clean and organized.

• Ensures all food items are cooked and served at the correct temperature and under sanitary conditions.

• Create an engaging and atmosphere for our participants.

• Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies and pantry items and report to Cultural Programs Coordinator for restocking and purchasing.

• Record and maintain attendance records.

• Report injuries and complete required forms.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Important Functions

• Supports participants at all times in program participation.

• Provides suggestions for future activities/programs.

• Works as a part of team by supporting others and taking initiative.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision Cultural Programs Coordinator.

KSA's and Physical/Mental Reqs

Essential Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to work with children ranging from 4-15 years old and adults 16+;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, participants, parents and caregivers;

• Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or odors or recognizing flavors or odors using tongue or nose;

• Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to demonstrate, retrieve and/or replenish merchandise and/or cooking equipment;

• Ability to use hands to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice and/or demonstrate other techniques;

• Ability to lift and/or move kitchen equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.;

• Experience leading or assisting with cooking programs/activities;

• Experience leading or assisting groups of varying sizes;

• Ability to motivate and inspire students;

• Have good classroom management;

• Have an understanding of culinary safety;

• Have good communication skills;

• Have good organizational skills;

• Have dedication and passion for culinary arts;

• Background check is required.

Experience

• One year of experience teaching children is necessary.

• 1-2 Years kitchen operations experience.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent chef experience considered in lieu of degree.