Cscgeneration-2 is hiring a Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table) in Lake Grove, New York to lead hands-on savory cooking sessions that educate guests and support store performance in a part-time capacity.

Role Overview

In this part-time Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table) role based in Lake Grove, New York, you act as the primary guide for savory techniques during in-store classes. You translate cooking fundamentals into approachable lessons, maintain consistent instructional quality by following established plans and recipes, and help build lasting guest connections that reinforce the value of repeated visits to the Lake Grove location. Success centers on clear teaching, product knowledge, and contributions to class-related retail results while representing high service standards every shift.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead savory cooking classes that create memorable educational moments and encourage guest loyalty and return attendance.
• Explain technical savory methods and kitchen fundamentals in an accessible, positive way while adhering to provided recipes and class structures for uniform results.
• Stay informed on current products through training and independent research so instruction remains relevant and accurate.
• Promote additional class enrollments and the cookware, tools, and ingredients used during sessions to support sales goals and second-class sign-ups.
• Hit culinary program targets measured by enrollment levels, guest feedback such as reviews, and related product purchases.
• Prepare class stations by organizing mise en place, prepping ingredients, then breaking down spaces and washing equipment afterward for efficient operations.
• Restock and organize kitchen tools and supplies to keep the area ready for upcoming sessions.
• Follow all food-safety rules, health codes, and sanitation practices; handle equipment, ingredients, and any alcohol according to regulations and age-verification policies.
• Manage inventory carefully to limit waste and control costs while promptly addressing cleanliness or maintenance needs and accurately recording time worked.
• Model store procedures and cooperate daily with colleagues and customers.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Culinary arts degree preferred; substantial hands-on cooking experience demonstrating strong technical skills may substitute.
• One to two years of kitchen operations background.
• Valid Food Manager Certification required.
• Strong verbal communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills plus genuine enthusiasm for community interaction and guest service.
• Ability to stand for stretches of up to four hours, move actively throughout the store to guide participants and retrieve items, and use full manual dexterity for chopping, whisking, stirring, and other demonstrations.
• Capacity to distinguish flavors and aromas accurately, lift or move items up to 50 pounds, climb ladders as needed, and operate computers or point-of-sale systems.
• Available roughly 12–16 hours weekly on a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, with reliable attendance and openness to class reassignment based on demand.
• Comfort working in a kitchen setting with open flames, hot surfaces, temperature changes, and potential food allergens.

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