Job Description

Cook / Culinary Instructor

Location: Nashua, NH
Type: Full-Time

COOK / CULINARY INSTRUCTOR

 

Description
TILL provides essential support to adults with developmental disabilities, learning differences, acquired brain injury, and other specialized needs through a wide range of housing options, from structured, staffed, small group living to individualized support options. Cravings Cafe & Gift Shop is seeking a full-time Cook/Culinary Instructor to join our team. We are a vocational training program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), providing hands-on culinary training while preparing approximately 400 school lunches daily for local charter and private schools. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both cooking and mentoring others.

 

Schedule

Full-time! Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. $22/hr.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and oversee production of approximately 400 school meals daily
  • Teach adults with IDD culinary, food preparation, and kitchen safety skills
  • Supervise daily kitchen operations
  • Maintain food inventory and storage
  • Place food and supply orders
  • Develop menus and perform food cost analysis
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Work collaboratively with a small, mission-driven team

Qualifications:

  • Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • Valid driver's license is required.
  • Experience working in a commercial kitchen or food service operation
  • Experience with inventory management and food ordering
  • Experience with menu planning and food cost analysis
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Positive attitude and ability to teach and encourage others
  • ServSafe certification preferred

Benefits:
TILL is committed to creating a work environment which expands learning, offers career growth opportunities, and satisfaction in knowing that each of us can and does MAKE A DIFFERENCE in someone else’s life.
TILL offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20hrs or more per week with:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance plans
  • Paid time off - generous vacation, holiday and sick time benefits
  • A 403B retirement plan 
  • Recruitment bonuses, tuition and student debt opportunities, and discount tickets