Chef Instructor
Company: Zwilling J.A. Henckels
Location: White Plains
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
OBJECTIVEThe Chef Instructor will be responsible for hosting
classes and events, explaining recipes and demonstrating essential
techniques before and during the cooking process. Our dream Chef is
communicative, proactive, a strong brand ambassador, flexible,
imaginative, exercises ingenuity and has the final responsibility
of taking care of a never-to-be-forgotten culinary event. The Chef
Instructor will guide guests to a tasty result and entertain them
in a casual way. The Chef Instructor is a creative, hands-on
person, willing to follow, develop and improve the ZWILLING Cooking
Studio concept.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe Chef Instructor will
report to the Resident Chef and Culinary Program Manager and will
have responsibilities including:OrganizationAssist with proper
daily class preparation and execution as directed by Resident
Chef.Manage classes developed by ZWILLING J.A. Henckels.Instruct
kitchen assistants and dishwashers.Clean up the kitchen after an
event.Culinary InstructionTeach 1 to 2 classes per week.Willing to
follow ZWILLING J.A. Henckels provided concept, menus and
recipes.Teach and demonstrate cooking techniques and knife
skills.Lead instruction for Cooking Studio events and
corporate-sponsored programs.Provide ongoing coaching and
constructive feedback to Kitchen Assistants.Culinary
ExpertiseAbility to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy,
differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or
recognizing particular flavors or odors using tongue or nose.Ensure
that food taste, presentation and service is high-quality.Knowledge
of every basic and advanced cooking technique.Highly interested in
quality products and new developments in the food business.Basic
wine/beer/spirits knowledge and willingness to learn.Ability to
handle, serve and pour liquor, wine and beer and/or mix
ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, etc. for preparation of
cocktails and other beverages.SalesUtilize strong salesmanship to
promote retail sales before, during and after classes.Serve as an
ambassador of the studio, creating opportunities for promoting
upcoming classes.Additional RequirementsFlexibility to work
evenings and weekends.Ability to remain in a stationary position
for 2-3 hours at a time.Ability to reach, push, grab, pull, bend,
stoop, kneel, etc. in order to retrieve and/or replenish
merchandise or handle cooking equipment.Ability to move and/or lift
merchandise and/or kitchen equipment weighing up to 50
lbs.Additional responsibilities as assigned by Resident
Chef.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 5 years experience in Teaching, Food
Prep, and Catering.Culinary degree or equivalent Chef de Cuisine or
Sous Chef experience.Availability and flexibility to work 1 to 2
events weekly, including evenings and weekends.Willing to
participate in training provided by ZWILLING J.A. Henckels.Valid
Food Handlers and/or Food Managers Certification.Customer-focused
approach with a dedication to inspire and engage class
participants.Superior organizational skills; must be able to manage
and execute multiple tasks with accuracy.Demonstrated successful
teaching and training experience.Excellent communication and
customer focused skills with an affinity for cooking, a desire to
learn, and a willingness to support The ZWILLING Cooking Studio
concept for long-term growth.ZWILLING has been the gold standard
for premium cutlery the world over for 290 years. Marrying the
tradition of expert German engineering and stainless-steel know-how
from our long history of knife-making and boasting a family of
standard-setting brands such as STAUB and DEMEYERE, the ZWILLING
group offers glassware, cast iron, nonstick and stainless-steel
cookware, kitchen tools, including electrics and advanced food
storage systems, and, of course, a wide spectrum of knives.One of
the world's oldest trademarks, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels began in 1731
in Solingen, Germany - the "City of Blades." The small,
family-owned knife company has grown into the modern kitchen
specialist. ZWILLING is an international industry leader that sells
products in 100 countries. Respected as an innovator in the
industry, ZWILLING remains rooted in the foundation upon which it
was built: a tradition of quality and excellence forged nearly
three centuries ago. This blend of cutting-edge technology,
time-honored technique, exceptional standards, and skilled
craftsmanship is our recipe for success.Not eligible for
Sponsorship.
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