Job Description
Central Market is hiring a Cooking School Instructor to lead engaging, educational, and exciting cooking classes at our Fort Worth store. If you’re passionate about food, cooking, and sharing your expertise with others, this is a chance to turn your culinary knowledge into an inspiring experience for our guests.
Responsibilities
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Design and teach cooking school classes to diverse audiences
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Complete ingredient shopping and class preparation
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Set up and assist in cooking school classes and guest chef events
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Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area
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Operate and maintain all kitchen equipment
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Offer superlative customer service and use suggestive selling techniques
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Speak confidently and clearly to class participants
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Describe food taste profiles and cooking techniques effectively
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Stay updated on culinary trends and new food discoveries
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Test and provide feedback on new recipes and class formats
Qualifications
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2–5 years of experience in restaurants, catering, or related food service
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Culinary school coursework or related education preferred
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Demonstrated knowledge of cooking techniques and food preparation
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Comfortable speaking to large crowds and teaching culinary concepts
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Strong interest in food, ingredients, and culinary discussion
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Previous food preparation experience required
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs regularly across 500 feet
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Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and overhead reaching
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Hand/finger dexterity for food handling and equipment use
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Work in environments with extreme heat (ovens/fryers) and cold (coolers/freezers)
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Exposure to airborne particles and moderate noise
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