Nourishian Culinary Educator

  • Position: Nourishian Culinary Educator
  • Job Classification: Temporary Full-time contract position
  • Job Timeframe: June 27 – Aug 19, 2024, 36-40 hours/week (up to 280 hours total)
  • Staff Training: June 27 – July 3, 2024
  • Program: July 8– August 16, 2024
  • Closing and Reflection: August 19, 2024
  • Wage Range: $40 - $44/hour ($11,200 - $12,320 total) depending onexperience
  • Location:  Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetland 5513 S. Cloverdale St. Seattle, WA 98118
  • Application Deadline: May 13, 2024
  • Reports to: Program Director

WHAT IS A NOURISHIAN

Nourishian - /ˈnəriSH(ə)n/ – noun: a person who nourishes themselves, theirfamily/community, and the land. Verb: the act of nourishing the body, mind,spirit, community and land through food, cultural expression, and reciprocalcare. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The Nourishian Training is a life skills training for young people ages18-24, offered as a summer intensive program over 6 weeks, July 8 – Aug 16,2024. The program will engage a cohort of 10 students through experiential learning in an outdoor classroom and kitchen located at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetland. The program is designed to provide young people critical skills and body awareness that support their holistic health through meal planning & budgeting, cooking skills, gardening, physical activity, and mental health tools. The goal of the Nourishian Training program is to promote individual health and community wellness through self-efficacy, nurturing relationships, and cultural expression.

The program is 4 days per week (M-Th), 9am – 3pm, and includes weekly field trips, guest speakers, and guest cooks representing different cultures. Students will be provided weekly boxes of seasonal produce from local BIPOC farms to take home and practice cooking at home. The last day will be a final celebration to highlight the students’ accomplishments through a community meal and an opportunity for students to teach forward what they learned in the program.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Nourishian Culinary Educator will be responsible for leading the cooking education and meal preparation each day. This includes planning, shopping, and demonstrating different cooking skills through the daily lunch meals that connect to the concepts being covered in the program, like seasonality, cultural food ways, and land stewardship. This position will work closely with the Program Director and Youth Coordinator to facilitate a supportive and nurturing space to learn and grow. Lunch meals will be prepared 3 days of the week, guided by the seasonal produce available from local farms. Field trip days(Thursdays) will include meals made in advance and/or purchased from localr estaurants, prioritizing BIPOC owned food businesses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan daily menus & shop for ingredients
  • Develop relationships with local farmers for seasonal ingredients
  • Manage daily kitchen set-up and clean-up
  • Demonstrate and guide students to learn cooking skills - build menus based on student input and interest
  • Share stories related to the food/recipes made -history, cultural significance, nutrition/health supporting elements
  • Coordinate with guest chefs each week

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Have led cooking classes and/or community cooking experiences, preferably with young people
  • Inclusive teaching style that builds onstudents’ existing knowledge and skills
  • Exposure to diverse cultural food ways
  • Food Handler’s Permit or ServSafe Certification
  • Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle
  • NOTE: Formal culinary training is not required for this position

DREAM TEAM

This is a pilot year for the Nourishian Program and we are intentional to build a team that can launch the program to accomplish the goal of cultivating a nourishing space that builds self-efficacy and community connection. Key elements for this team include those who:

  • Approach health holistically and are passionate about food that nourishes the body, mind, and spirit, honors nature and our food workers
  • Listen for understanding, value the unique skills we each share, and bring a sense of joy and fulfillment to this work
  • Are flexible and open to adapt as we see what works and where change is needed
  • Are committed to calling each other in for learning and growth
  • Trust in the power of community as a source of collective wisdom

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this position, please fill out the form a below and upload the requested documents by May 13, 2024.

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