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Recipe For Change is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing mentoring and guidance to detainees in the jail and prison systems through culinary, fine arts, and life skills training while reinforcing the value of work and personal responsibility. Recipe for Change is designed to give dignity and opportunity to the inmates of Cook County Jail through an introduction to healthy food, good nutrition, and the art of quality cooking.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Operations Director, The Women’s Division – Chef/Culinary Instructor will teach culinary foundations and professional standards for the hospitality industry to female detainees in the Cook County Department of Corrections. The culinary program, Recipe for Change, will be offering instruction to 10-15 participants in the Cook County Correctional facility.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Deliver an exceptional cooking class experience for detainees under the direction of Chef Bruno and Chef Adriano.
• Ensure high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the Recipe For Change kitchen and dining area.
Menu planning and supply ordering
• Ensure all food items are cooked and served at the correct temperature and under sanitary conditions.
• Provide coaching in the moment and feedback to detainees.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with employees, supervisors and CCDOC staff.
• Creates a positive, inspired learning environment that provides educational value and builds self-esteem.
Updating excel spreadsheets to track expenses and assist with student data collection

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Two years of teaching experience in the culinary arts preferred
• Valid food handler’s license
• Become a ServSafe Certified Instructor and Proctor within 45 days of employment
• At least two years’ experience working in the culinary industry.
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to supervise and mentor student detainees and interact well with Cook County staff assigned to the RFC program.
Possess a passion for working closely with the justice-involved population, a strong sense of compassion and patience, and an interest in serving an underserved population. Skill in problem-solving, with the ability to exercise sound judgement. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to host fundraising luncheons with a calm, dignified demeanor.
• Ability to operate a computer and familiarity with Google Suite, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)
• Must have proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
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