Chef Educator
The Sylvia Center, New York City
Chef Educator (5-15 hours per week)
*This position is both in-person and remote.
The Sylvia Center educates young people about the connection between food and health, empowering them to lead healthier lives. We partner with community kitchens, schools, and social justice organizations to work with students to identify easily obtainable nourishing foods, master basic cooking and kitchen skills and comprehend the fundamentals of the food system. Our students gain confidence and leadership skills
knowing they can do something that’s healthy for themselves and their own families. We believe that we can grow a more equitable food system by engaging youth as advocates for nutritious food in their own communities, and by providing real opportunities for their future.
The program operates in all five boroughs of New York City and in Columbia County.
Programs (95%)
Program Admin: Working closely with the Program Managers and Education Director to share the responsibility of attending community meetings and coordinating community partner relationships, including but not limited to communication around classes, teaching community classes and supporting
existing programs.
Actively participating in tandem with program team on tasks including recruitment, weekly correspondence, and data entry
Working with Program Managers to coordinate Chef Assistants, interns and/or volunteers.
Collaborate on curriculum, lesson plans, and recipes as needed
Chef Educator: Serve as a Chef Educator virtually and in person at school and community partner sites as feasible and required.
Teach classes by effectively implementing The Sylvia Center’s curriculum, which includes cooking instruction, nutrition education, and activities, while being aligned with The Sylvia Center’s core values.
Manage distribution of printed or virtual materials for classes such as recipes, curriculum and surveys
Maintain accurate records for attendance and any additional tracking as required
Clean and sanitize workspaces prior to, between and after classes
Admin (5%)
Ad hoc administration: Including but not limited to, reporting, special projects, ect.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings, and collaborate with fellow program staff.
Assist as needed with two annual fundraising events and annual community events
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated passion for working with and/or teaching youth required
Nutrition and/or Culinary experience preferred
Demonstrated experience with Google Suite
Experience understanding and meeting the needs of diverse communities
Enthusiastic, energetic, and able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
High level of social and emotional intelligence
Ability to effectively improvise and adapt
Detail-oriented and great multi-tasker, who is responsible and focused
Demonstrated passion for food justice and food access issues in New York state
Ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to stand on your feet for 5 hours at a time
The Sylvia Center is an inclusive, non-discriminatory organization. The position will be
based in New York City. Ability to travel between program sites and the surrounding
area required. This is a nonexempt year round hourly position. The starting pay range for
this position is $22-27/hr admin rate and $41-46/hr class rate dependent on experience.
Only individuals who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be permitted to work at
The Sylvia Center sites.