Culinary Arts Project Leader (Part Time)

Course Description:

In Culinary Arts, students will learn the necessary skills that are essential in any culinary environment: advanced culinary techniques, budgeting, and menu creation. The project will end with a community based pop-up kitchen that pushes the boundaries of traditional flavor profiles while maintaining rigorous standards of execution, sustainability, and kitchen management. 

Preparation & Practice Time:
Up to 2 hours per week preparing for Projects

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:25pm-3:25pm

• Long-term coaching during “Projects”: Meet with students Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 hour each day, from September to late May.

• Occasional after-school participation at school events and activities.

• An experienced chef or culinary arts leader who is skilled in culinary and cooking skills and techniques

• A motivated leader who can teach students in the Culinary Arts Project on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:25pm-3:25pm (from September until late May)

• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students

• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Coaches will receive an annual stipend of $6,052.00 based on experience and contracted hours per week, paid semi-monthly.

If at any point during the year, you stop performing these responsibilities before they are fully completed, for any reason, your stipend will be adjusted in accordance.

 

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.