Consulting Chef CIA Consulting CIAC
Consulting Chef CIA Consulting CIAC
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Job Description
The hiring rate for this position is $75.00 per hour.
Please apply to learn more about the benefits of working for the CIA.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Consulting Chef will be responsible for providing culinary planning support and for assigned projects for the Culinary Institute of America Consulting (CIAC) department. This position will conduct inperson and online leadership programs and training for the foodservice industry as well as strategic innovation projects such as recipe development and instructional videos. The Consulting Chef will be responsible for any and all aspects of culinary planning concept and recipe development and for culinary demonstrations interactive tastings meals trainings as well as culinary photography and filming as required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interacts with CIA partners clients conference attendees and presenters and guest chefs as well as CIA staff faculty and students to provide information regarding CIAC initiatives solve routine problems or otherwise respond to requests and questions.
- Serves as host to guests of the CIA including providing tours of campus when needed.
- Works with the CIA Directors to develop and facilitate instructional programs for industry professionals.
- Works with kitchen assistants to set up clean and break down the teaching kitchens and lecture spaces.
- Orders receives stores and inventories food and sundry items for consulting programs. Works with other stakeholders to use leftover product and minimize waste.
- Inspects and maintains kitchen equipment as needed and organizes special equipment for instructional programs.
- Maintains published uniform and personal hygiene standards during instructional programs.
- Acts as a CIA Consulting liaison during events to identify opportunities for further business development.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- AOS degree in Culinary Hospitality Management Nutrition or a related field or equivalent in industry experience.
Experience:
- Five 5 years of proven industry experience background and leadership in high end Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts.
- Must have knowledge of or at least considerable interest in food wine and cooking with some event coordination restaurant or hospitality experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience conducting cooking demonstrations or teaching subjects related to culinary arts or hospitality.
- Culinary Institute of America graduate.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Culinary Baking & Pastry Hospitality Management or related field.
- Prior event coordination restaurant and/or sponsored event experience.
- ServSafe Certified.
- ProChef Level II Certification.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Strong culinary skills preferably with world cuisines knowledge demonstration experience and volume production experience.
- Proven track record in leading a meal period or culinary team.
- Ability to cook while being filmed as well as strong presentation skills.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; detailoriented; ability to be adaptable dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.
- Must display a high level of energy and selfmotivation.
- Creative and innovative plating techniques and recipe development.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be available to work nights and weekends as required by business needs.
- Moderate travel to support conferences consulting and other CIA projects that take place at various CIA campuses and other offsite locations.
- Must possess own transportation in order to travel between locations during the work day as required.
- Regular work requires a great deal of standing lifting bending and stretching.
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; 50 pounds with assistance.
Employment Type
Hourly
