Job Opportunity - Harvest Kitchen Chef Educator

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Harvest Kitchen is part of Farm Fresh Rhode Island's initiative to increase the variety of value-added local farm products available, and part of the Farm Fresh RI mission to create a community-based food system. Started in 2010, Harvest Kitchen covers multiple facets of programming, including a 20-week culinary and job-readiness training program for youth that are involved with the RI Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF); and a sister production/training program that operates within the Rhode Island Training School. All products created by Harvest Kitchen use ingredients sourced from local farms. The program focuses on empowering youth to understand how their activities connect to the local food system while gaining the necessary skills and experiences to be able to pursue their personal and professional goals.

Job Function/Purpose of Role

Farm Fresh RI is seeking a committed and reliable team-player to join our team as a Chef Educator. The Harvest Kitchen Chef Educator will report directly to the Harvest Kitchen Program Director. An ideal candidate will be someone who has experience teaching culinary skills, can mentor youth ages 16–21 while participating in our training program, and is passionate about local food systems.

Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement the Harvest Kitchen Culinary Training program on site in Pawtucket.
• Work with Harvest Kitchen food-service staff to integrate weekly food preparation into the training program.
• Collect trainee intake paperwork and maintain accurate records for each trainee to facilitate grant reporting compliance.
• Maintain accurate trainee timesheets.
• Coordinate trainee field trip transportation plans.
• Schedule Harvest Kitchen community service activities.
• Participate in Harvest Kitchen alumni progress reports.
• Place trainees with appropriate internship sites and monitor attendance and performance at internship sites.
• Maintain an honest relationship with youth by listening to and advising them through personal and professional struggles.

Job Requirements

• Commitment to Farm Fresh RI mission and values
• Strong interpersonal skills (patience, respect, transparency)
• Professional and practical communications skills (written and verbal)
• Outgoing and able to connect with a range of audiences
• Able to work effectively on a team
• Ability to multitask and respond to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• Interest in local food systems and food justice
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• Valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation
• Available to work some evening and occasional weekend hours
• Able to bend and lift loads up to 50 pounds
• Past experience in an educational setting 2–5 years
• Past experience in food service management 2–5 years
• Experience utilizing POS software

Priority Skills
Candidates with any of the following skills will be prioritized:

• Spanish speaking or non-English language skills
• Candidates from Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls
• Strong Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills

Hours/Benefits

• Full-time position: 40 hours a week, flexible schedule depending on the season
• Benefits: Health & dental insurance packages available; 15 paid vacation days, mileage reimbursement

To Apply

• Please send resumes to Attn: Jen Stott to harvest...@farmfreshri.org, with subject line “Educator Application”
• Final application deadline April 19, 2019; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
• No phone calls or drop-ins please