Community chefs (Nutrition Educator) will work in the preparation of plant-based recipes featuring local produce and delivery of nutrition education at 14 Harvest Home farmers’ markets. This opportunity offers a great hands-on learning experience for those interested in working with health and wellness improvement in NYC, particularly in underserved communities, in addition to valuable networking opportunities. This is part time/seasonal running from June-October 2024. It is 2-3 times per week.
Hourly Wage: $22/hour
RESPONSIBITIES AND DUTIES (include but are not limited to):
- Conduct cooking demonstrations with nutrition education information at assigned farmers’ market(s)
- Maintain food safety throughout the food demonstrations.
- Distribute nutrition education materials, communicate clearly to participants.
- Complete all tracking and data collection and submit in a timely, organized manner.
- Maintain close communication with Harvest Home staff to maintain appropriate levels of supplies and necessary ingredients and materials for weekly recipes.
- Participate in team meetings and trainings, including mandatory pre-season training in June 2024
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Food Handler certification or successfully completed a NYC Food Protection Course. (If needed: complete NYC Food Protection Course online for $24.00 dollar fee)
- Basic knife skills and ability to execute basic cooking techniques
- Experience or training in nutrition or community cooking demonstrations/workshops.
- Ideal candidates will have knowledge about regionally-grown fruit and vegetables – including growing seasons/patterns and culinary applications.
- Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Dietetics Students strongly encouraged to apply
- Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity
- Willing and able to stand for long periods of time working outdoors
- Does not shy away from the heat/cold or wind/rain (we cannot emphasize this enough!)
- College coursework in nutrition and/or food studies preferred
- Willingness to travel throughout New York City
- Ability to speak other languages is a plus! (Spanish, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, and Russian)
- Commitment to a minimum of 2 days per week, 7 hours/day, possibly including Saturday
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Harvest Home Farmer’s Market
2024 Community Chef
QUALIFICATIONS (continued):
- Students majoring in nutrition highly encouraged to apply.
- Possesses an interest in making a difference with respect to nutrition, while having a passion for food accessibility and healthy food choices
- Availability for the required 3-day (20/hrs.) training on June 4th, 5th, and 6th
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Food preparation: 1 year (Required)
- Food handling: 1 year (Required)
- Dietetics: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Food Handler's Certificate (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: On the road