Location: Hyde Park,NY, USA
The hiring rate for this position is $40.00.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Cooking Class Instructor - Baking & Pastry (B&P) Arts has the overall responsibilities of planning, preparing and delivering baking and pastry 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.
* Supports an atmosphere of education and fun.
* Demonstrates B&P techniques that are adopted as professional in standard and, most importantly in accordance with CIA professional teachings.
* Coordinates and organizes prep lists/Mise en Place planning.
* 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.
* Actively engages in professional development to further your baking and pastry knowledge and demonstration techniques.
* Any and all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
* Associate's Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or equivalent education.
Experience:
* Minimum six (6) years of experience in the Food Service/Hospitality Industry, with a strong focus on Baking and Pastry Arts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Previous instructional and kitchen demonstration experience preferred.
* Bachelor's Degree.
* ServSafe certification.
* Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.
REQUIRED SKILLS
* Extensive knowledge of professional baking and pastry techniques, food preparation, kitchen food production management and service in the hospitality industry.
* Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Outstanding Baking and Pastry skills.
* Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required. Must have demonstrated ability in organizational, time management, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
* Dependable and adaptable.
* Must be computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and PDF files.
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.