<p>The Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting culinary teachers in providing a supportive, challenging, respectful classroom environment in our student-run restaurant. The ideal candidate has experience in the culinary industry, as well as in a school setting working directly with students. The candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with a diverse group of students.</p> <p>Candidates should possess a working knowledge of various cooking methods and skills to execute these methods, as well as experience with a full range of food-service operations (back of the house, front of the house, catering, etc.), and demonstrate an ability to execute clearly stated operating procedures.</p> <p>The ideal candidate prioritizes relationship building, connects well with diverse groups of students, and has the interest and ability to contribute to program development in a meaningful way.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Support culinary teacher(s) with delivering instruction </li><li>Provide 1:1 and small group support to students in culinary classes </li><li>Assist with the supervision of students in both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house settings </li><li>Execute operating procedures with attention to detail and accuracy </li><li>Participate in meetings with the culinary teaching team where appropriate </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Educational and/or employment experience directly related to the culinary arts </li><li>Proficiency in supporting students in a fast-paced, hands-on learning environment </li><li>Experience working with a diverse population of high school students in a classroom setting </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills </li><li>ServeSafe certification preferred </li></ul>