Culinary Workshop Instructor, The John C. Stalker Institute Of Food And Nutrition

Location: Framingham, MA Category: Contract/Hourly Posted On: Thu Apr 14 2022 :

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Present culinary workshops for The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition to K-12 schools across Massachusetts according to established instructional materials.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Director and Manager of Operations, The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Communicates schedule and workshop availability with The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition.
• Assists with culinary workshop development and recipe testing, as requested.
• Communicates relevant information and feedback from workshops to The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition.
• Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
• Represents The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition in a positive and professional manner.
• Presents culinary workshops to K-12 school professionals on an as requested basis according to established procedure set by The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Utilize school kitchens, equipment, and other designated school space during workshop instruction.
• Travel using personal vehicle throughout the state of Massachusetts.
• Ability to obtain and transport workshop materials, including workshop supplies, laptop, food, culinary equipment, etc.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven professional presentation and culinary demonstration skills, including effective communication skills, the ability to engage the audience, and present in a clear, concise, positive and professional manner.
• At least 2 years of professional culinary experience
• Professional Culinary Training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Registered dietitian credential
• Greater than 2 years of professional culinary experience
• School Nutrition Specialist credential
• K-12 school nutrition program experience
• Culinary degree
• Knowledge of K-12 school nutrition program regulations and current practices.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time non-benefited, contract position, with hours based upon requests for culinary workshops. The pay rate is $65/hr-$68/hr, commensurate with education and experience.

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon continued grant funding.

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster if eligible, before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources. Furthermore, FSU employees must wear a mask inside campus buildings.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.