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Our chefs prepare the kitchen and ingredients, demonstrate culinary techniques, guide guests as they prepare and execute Food Lab menus, and manage the timing and workflow of each class from setup through cleanup.\n\n*Professional kitchen experience is required. *\n*Evening and weekend availability is required.*\n\n*Responsibilities*\n\n* Lead hands-on cooking classes and private culinary events\n* Prepare ingredients and mise en place for classes and events\n* Guide guests through the preparation and execution of Food Lab recipes and menus\n* Demonstrate cooking techniques, knife skills, and proper food preparation\n* Clearly explain recipes, techniques, and cooking methods\n* Manage timing and kitchen workflow while multiple groups cook simultaneously\n* Keep classes organized, engaging, and on schedule\n* Maintain consistency with Food Lab recipes, menus, and class formats\n* Oversee kitchen setup, breakdown, and cleanup\n* Maintain high standards of sanitation, food safety, and kitchen organization\n* Work closely with Food Lab’s culinary and operations teams\n\n*Qualifications*\n\n* Professional culinary or restaurant kitchen experience required\n* Strong cooking, food preparation, and knife skills\n* Knowledge of professional kitchen operations and food safety\n* Comfortable leading and communicating with groups\n* Strong organizational and time-management skills\n* Reliable and able to manage a class and kitchen independently\n* Experience teaching cooking classes is a plus, but not required\n* Evening and weekend availability is required\n* Food Handler or ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain before starting\n\n*Schedule*\n\nBoth full-time and part-time positions are available. 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