Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry (sur La Table)

Sur La Table

Lake Grove, NY, US
On-site
1-2 years kitchen operations experience
Valid food manager certification
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Sur La Table is seeking a Seasonal Chef Instructor for Pastry in Lake Grove, NY, who will lead engaging baking and pastry classes while promoting associated retail products. The ideal candidate should possess culinary expertise, strong customer service skills, and a passion for teaching in a dynamic kitchen environment

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the in-store expert advocating for all things baking and pastry arts while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • Key responsibilities include driving sales of bakeware and tools through hands-on pastry classes and engaging culinary instruction.
  • Candidates must maintain expertise by staying current on products and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and local health codes.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Sur La Table is seeking a Seasonal Chef Instructor for Pastry in Lake Grove, NY, who will lead engaging baking and pastry classes while promoting associated retail products. The ideal candidate should possess culinary expertise, strong customer service skills, and a passion for teaching in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 1-2 years kitchen operations experience
  • Valid Food Manager Certification
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Stand for up to 4 hours at a time
  • Communicate technical pastry concepts clearly

Nice-to-have

  • Degree in culinary arts preferred
  • Passion for community engagement
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in baking
  • Experience with retail product promotion
  • Flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays

Key Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Valid Food Manager Certification required
  • 1-2 years of kitchen operations experience
  • Culinary degree preferred or equivalent extensive experience

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