Cooking School Sous Chef

$ $20.95 PER HOUR GENERAL PURPOSE:The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Cooking School Chef. This person will assist with educating customers on how to cook with the high-quality products, tools, and ingredients that we sell. Our cooking school allows everyday people to learn basic to advanced recipes in a relaxed atmosphere.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows established departmental and store policies and proceduresEnsures the cooking school is clean, well-maintained, and meets company standards of appearancePreps products for use in the cooking schoolDelivers excellent customer service while assisting with teaching hands-on and demonstrative classes in the cooking school, hosting private events in the cooking school, and catering special events.Assists with the development of recipes for use in the cooking schoolEffectively markets and sells Harmons' productsCompletes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely mannerAssist with the planning of menus and purchasing necessary ingredientsSets a professional and positive example to othersCommunicates effectively and works closely with the Cooking School Chef and Cooking School CoordinatorEnsures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintainedAssist in other areas as neededMARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Mentors, provides feedback, and completes necessary paperwork for cooking school student interns. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Consistent and daily interaction with store associatesConsistent and daily interaction with customersTRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:A 2-year college or technical school degree in culinary arts; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Ability to multitask while teachingMust have current TIPS Certification and Food Handler's PermitWide range of knowledge in food, ingredients, knife skills, and cooking techniquesIs approachable, personable, relaxed, and passionateAbility to interpret policies and proceduresExcellent organization and planning skillsMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with diverse groups of peopleAbility to professionally and appropriately handle conflictMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your teamRequired to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniquesMust possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons mission and commitment to working collaborativelyContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focusedAbility to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysPHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.