Common Threads is a non-profit that teaches children and families cooking and nutrition education to encourage health and wellness. We are national in scope, with strong roots in each of our 12 major program locations, reaching 40,000 children, parents and teachers in 2020-2021. We equip under-resourced communities with information to make affordable, nutritious and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn, and play. We know that food is rooted in culture and tradition, so we promote diversity in our lessons and recipes. We believe that adequate and healthy food contributes to wellbeing. For more information, visit www.commonthreads.org or Common Threads’ social media accounts (@CommonThreadsOrg on Instagram/Facebook and @CommonThreadsUS on Twitter).
Miami Chef Instructor (Part-Time/Per Diem)
Position Overview
Are you passionate about cooking and nutrition? Do you enjoy working with children and families?
We are seeking a dynamic teacher-who-can-cook or cook-who-can-teach to work as a part-time Chef Instructor in the southern region of Miami (Homestead). A Common Threads Chef Instructor is the face of the organization, teaching hands-on cooking classes and nutrition education to 3rd-8th grade students, parents, and teachers in school kitchens and community spaces, and establishing relationships with schools, students, families, and volunteers. The instructor would teach in-person classes at our partner’s site (following strict guidelines for social distancing and sanitation for COVID) and virtual classes from their home.
All lessons emphasize using fresh, quality ingredients and adopting healthy cooking and eating habits. Each week features the cuisine of a different country or world region and/or a nutrition lesson, with recipes and tastings of typical foods from different cultures.
Responsibilities:
Work with students in 3rd-8th grades and their parents, and manage a classroom of up to 20 participants and 4 volunteers
Teach kids and parents cooking skills and nutrition; give students the tools to make healthy choices
Communicate with school and partner organization staff and admin as well as with Common Threads staff
Instructors will be trained on the curriculum, policies and procedures, and administrative responsibilities
Instructors are required to follow the approved course curriculum, complete all grocery shopping and submit required documentation
Administer pre- and post-surveys to students and families and manage paperwork
The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions of this role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel occupying this position.
Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of nutrition
Culinary school and/or food industry experience required
Experience teaching or working with children is strongly preferred
Reliable and dependable – able to commit to programs, arrive on time, and proactively communicate any needs or issues
Ability to be flexible with scheduling and possess a go-with-the-flow attitude
Must hold current food service sanitation certifications
Must have access to a car and a valid driver’s license
Instructors should be comfortable teaching in a virtual setting and must possess adequate technology for teaching a class, including high speed Internet, a laptop/computer/digital tablet, camera, headphones/mic, etc.
Experience working with culturally diverse audiences
Experience and/or high comfort level working virtually with internal and external team members
A commitment to the mission and values of Common Threads
Fluency in other language a plus
Additional information:
Common Threads employees are subject to a background check prior to employment
Position is grant funded
This is a part-time position that will generally work 5-10 hours a week when classes are in session. Some nights and/or weekends may be required.
Pay is $20/hour for administrative duties and teaching classes is paid on a per class rate
Availability: This position begins in March and will continue into the school year.
Instructors are required to arrive at class location one hour prior to class start time to prep
Flexible to teach in-person classes in Homestead area
Participate in all the training related to COVID-19 risk management
How to apply: Please apply here: http://commonthreads.org/careers.html. No phone calls, please. Serious applicants only, incomplete applications will not be considered. No third-party firms
To apply for this job please visit www.commonthreads.org.
