Cooking Demonstration Instructor, Student Affairs

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country . With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.


Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provide cooking and nutrition instruction that supports the vision and direction of KSU's Health Promotion and Wellness. Respond to questions from participants and maintain the scope of practice. Demonstrate sound problem-solving and decision-making skills with food allergies, ingredient availability, and dietary food accommodations. Follow food safety protocols and provide students, staff, and faculty with a fun and safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans, instructs and implements organized class sequences and applies SERV Safe guidelines during all programs
2. Plans, instructs, prepares, and implements cooking demonstration classes for students and the community.
3. Develops and impart culinary, nutrition, and food safety information via in-person activities and recorded activities for online platforms
4. Educates, entertains, and motivates participants to cook and use demonstrated recipes
5. Demonstrates time management skills and attention to detail; plan and implement organized class sequences so sessions begin and end on time.
6. Provides supervision to student assistant(s) or intern(s) and manage kitchen set up and clean up before and after each class
7. Accommodates participants with food allergies and other unique dietary restrictions as needed
8. Completes paperwork and communicates updates to supervisor and peers on a regular basis
9. Creates a welcoming environment and provides a high level of customer service
10. Encourages program participants to improve food choices and healthy lifestyle behaviors
11. Educates participants with varying knowledge, interests, and abilities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
SERV Safe Certification

Required Experience
Experience in leading cooking demonstration classes

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Adult CPR/AED/First Aid

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Initiative and ability to work collaboratively with others
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Prior knowledge or experience with cooking and nutrition

SKILLS
Food safety knowledge and skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, communication (verbal and written), project management, and presentation skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1%-24%
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.