"Cooking Demonstration Instructor, Student Affairs"

Cooking Demonstration Instructor, Student Affairs

Job ID: 282368

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Primary Location: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Job Summary

Provide cooking and nutrition instruction that supports the vision and direction of KSU's Health Promotion and Wellness. Respond to questions from participants and maintain the scope of practice. Demonstrate sound problem-solving and decision-making skills with food allergies, ingredient availability, and dietary food accommodations. Follow food safety protocols and provide students, staff, and faculty with a fun and safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, instructs and implements organized class sequences and applies SERV Safe guidelines during all programs
2. Plans, instructs, prepares, and implements cooking demonstration classes for students and the community.
3. Develops and impart culinary, nutrition, and food safety information via in-person activities and recorded activities for online platforms
4. Educates, entertains, and motivates participants to cook and use demonstrated recipes
5. Demonstrates time management skills and attention to detail; plan and implement organized class sequences so sessions begin and end on time.
6. Provides supervision to student assistant(s) or intern(s) and manage kitchen set up and clean up before and after each class
7. Accommodates participants with food allergies and other unique dietary restrictions as needed
8. Completes paperwork and communicates updates to supervisor and peers on a regular basis
9. Creates a welcoming environment and provides a high level of customer service
10. Encourages program participants to improve food choices and healthy lifestyle behaviors
11. Educates participants with varying knowledge, interests, and abilities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
SERV Safe Certification

Required Experience
Experience in leading cooking demonstration classes

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Adult CPR/AED/First Aid

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Initiative and ability to work collaboratively with others
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Prior knowledge or experience with cooking and nutrition

SKILLS
Food safety knowledge and skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, communication (verbal and written), project management, and presentation skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1%-24%
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard + Enhanced

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=282368&PostingSeq=1