Chef

Common Threads

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Are you passionate about cooking and nutrition? Do you enjoy working with

children and families?

Common Threads is seeking a dynamic teacher-who-can-cook or cook-who-can-teach

to work as a part-time Chef Instructor in the Pittsburgh, PA area. A Common Threads

Chef Instructor is the face of the organization, teaching hands-on cooking classes and

nutrition education to K-8th grade students, parents, and teachers in school kitchens

and community spaces and establishing relationships with schools, students, families,

and volunteers. Chef Instructors will teach in both virtual and in-person settings.

All lessons emphasize using fresh, quality ingredients and adopting healthy cooking and

eating habits. Each week features the cuisine of a different country or world region

and / or a nutrition lesson, with recipes and tastings of typical foods from different

cultures.

This is a part-time variable hour position that generally works 5-10 hours a week when

classes are in session. Some nights and / or weekends may be required.

Responsibilities :

Work with students in Kindergarten-8th grades and their parents, and manage a

classroom of up to 25 participants and four volunteers

Teach kids and parents cooking skills and nutrition; give students the tools to

make healthy choices

Communicate with school and partner organization staff and administration as

well as with Common Threads staff

Instructors will be trained on the curriculum, policies and procedures, and

administrative responsibilities

Instructors are required to follow the approved course curriculum, complete all

grocery shopping and submit required documentation

Administer pre-and post-surveys to students and families and manage paperwork

as needed

The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions of this role

and are not an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel occupying this

position.

Qualifications :

Basic knowledge of nutrition

Culinary school and / or food industry experience required

Experience teaching or working with children is strongly preferred

Reliable and dependable able to commit to programs, arrive on time, and

proactively communicate any needs or issues

Ability to be flexible with scheduling and possess a go-with-the-flow attitude

Must hold current food service sanitation certifications

Must have access to a car and a valid driver’s license

Instructors may be asked to teach virtual classes via Zoom and should be

comfortable teaching in a virtual setting and must possess adequate technology

for teaching a class, including high-speed Internet, a laptop / computer / digital

tablet, camera, headphones / mic, etc.

Experience working with culturally diverse audiences

Experience and / or high comfort level working virtually with internal and external

team members

A commitment to the mission and values of Common Threads

Compensation & Benefits :

Compensation rates

Teaching classes range from $75 to $150 per lesson

For administrative duties (i.e., training, attending meetings,

documentation) is $20 / per hour

This position is grant-funded.

Chef Instructors are employees of Common Threads who are eligible for paid

sick time, professional development opportunities, and access to resources

within our Employee Assistance Program.

Additional information :

Availability : This position begins in February 2022

Common Threads job applicants are subject to a background check before

employment

This is a part-time position with varied daily / weekly hours as needed. Some

The candidate should reside in the Pittsburgh area

Position reports to the PGH Senior Program Manager

About Common Threads :

Common Threads is a nonprofit that teaches children and families cooking and nutrition

education to encourage health and wellness. We are national in scope, with strong roots

in each of our 11 major program locations, reaching 30,000 children, parents, and

teachers in 2020-2021. We equip under-resourced communities with information to

make affordable, nutritious, and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn,

and play. We know that food is rooted in culture and tradition, so we promote diversity in

our lessons and recipes. We believe that adequate and healthy food contributes to

wellbeing. For more information, visit our website or Common Threads’ social media

accounts (@CommonThreadsOrg on Instagram and @CommonThreadsUS on

Twitter).

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand;

walk; sit; use hands / fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands

and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or

smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Common Threads’ EEO Statement :

Common Threads provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees

and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Common

Threads complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in

employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to

all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,

promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

training.

Common Threads expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on

race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national

origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with

the ability of Common Threads’ employees to perform their job duties may result in

discipline up to and including discharge.

How to apply :

If you think you meet most of these qualifications, we’d like to meet you! Submit your

application at www.commonthreads.org / careers. No phone calls, please. Serious

applicants only, incomplete applications will not be considered. No third-party firms

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