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The following opportunities are offered exclusively to graduates of the
Chef's Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute.
To apply, contact Rosemary Serviss at placement@naturalgourmetinstitute.com
Please include post date, location and position.
Post Date: 3/11/10
Location: E. 19th St.
Position: Server
Description: NGI Chef needs server for catered party this Saturday (3/20) from 4-10pm. $20/hr.
Post Date: 3/10/10
Location: Brooklyn
Position: Culinary Arts Instructor
Description:
Privately-owned health and nutrition company has an immediate 4-month, per diem opportunity for a chef with expertise in nutrition, health, and health-supportive cooking. Teach cooking classes three days/wk in Brooklyn elementary and high schools. Candidate must be an established company, have access to/own car, be able to purchase all food for each class (cost will be reimbursed with receipts), be an independent thinker and work extremely well with students. Paperwork involved. Current references required. $45/hr
Post Date: 3/9/10
Location: Lower Manhattan
Position: Cook
Description: Health-oriented meal delivery company looking for experienced cook with catering experience. Knowledge of nutrition a plus. Must be organized and able to move at a fast pace. Mondays-Fridays, 7am-3pm. Competitive hourly rate.
Post Date: 3/9/10
Location: E. 12th St.
Position: Co-Executive Chef
Description: Opportunity at established organic, vegan restaurant. Position involves some hands-on pastry shifts weekly, quality control, supervising staff and most importantly, weekly menu planning of savory specials and desserts. Recipe development and other responsibilities also involved. Must have 3 years solid restaurant experience and knowledge of whole foods. 35 hours/week.
Post Date: 3/8/10
Location: Brooklyn
Position: Chef Manager
Description: Opportunity at non-profit organization reporting directly to Director of Food Service. Manage and direct all food service activities of assigned kitchen including, but no limited to, menu development, food procurement and preparation and kitchen staff supervision and training while maintaining budget parameters. Must have minimum of 5 years experience in food preparation and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Fast-paced, dynamic environment that employs people with strategic and innovative ideas. Competitive salary with benefits including medical, dental, 401k, vacation, personal and sick time, etc.
Post Date: 3/8/10
Location: NYC
Position: Vegan Cookie Chef
Description: Opportunity with new vegan cookie company. Ideal candidate enjoys tinkering with different ingredients to create the perfect cookie. Once it’s developed, company has a plan for nationwide distribution. Compensation includes both income ($20-$30/hr) plus a sizable equity position for the right person. Start ASAP.
Post Date: 3/4/10
Location: Bedford, VA
Position: Chef
Description: Summer opportunity at residential, international leadership camp for teens with vegetarian (ovo-lacto) kitchen. Candidate must have experience in a professional kitchen, ability to work well with others, ability to delegate and train less experienced staff, ability to prepare foods for special needs groups (vegans, people with allergies, etc.), knowledge of health and safety standards of food prep and serving, kitchen and sanitation procedures and some supervisory experience. Three homestyle meals served daily to approx. 100 people using vegetables, fruit, whole grains and honey. International entrees should include the cuisines of Greece, the Middle East, India, Japan and Nigeria. $300/wk + room and board. Start 6/16.
Post Date: 3/4/10
Location: W. 17th St.
Position: Personal Chef
Description:
Prepare organic, whole food meals for children and mom with very, very restricted dietary needs.
Post Date: 3/3/10
Location: Cold Spring, NY
Position: Vegetarian Chef/Baker
Description: Prepare kosher, vegetarian meals, bake and supervise salad department at children's resident camp. 400 campers. Season position that requires chef to live at the camp. $625/wk + room and board + benefits. Start 6/18/10.
Post Date: 3/2/10
Location: Inwood, NY (upper Manhattan)
Position: Caterer
Description: Simple, vegetarian buffet brunch for 100-150 people attending a fund-raising event at Northeastern Academy on May 23rd.
Post Date: 3/2/10
Location: Orcas Island
Position: Paid Interns (2)
Description: Come work and learn on beautiful Orcas Island. Apply for summer culinary internship program at restaurant showcasing seasonal, local, organic seafood and produce grown on our on-site garden and from fantastic Orcas Island Farms. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a fully functioning Seed to Table program.
Ideal candidates will be highly motivated individuals who are creative, passionate and curious about local food and sustainable agriculture. Culinary Interns will have the opportunity to learn banquet preparation as well as Line and Prep positions in a high-volume environment. We also encourage all interns to spend time in our garden learning with our Garden Manager about planning and planting for a restaurant. Candidates should be team-oriented, dependable, able to perform well in a high pressure atmosphere and have a great attitude suited to working in an open kitchen enviroment. Our ideal candidate also has solid baking and knife skills, an eye for presentation, and diverse skills and interests outside of the kitchen. This is a paid, full-time internship. Our 2010 season begins June 1st and ends Sept. 20th. The pay rate is $10/hr. Benefits include subsidized on-site housing, spa access, employee discounts for all yoga classes and massage. Please include a cover letter and references with your resume.
Post Date: 3/2/10
Location: Riverdale, NY
Position: Assistant
Description:
Holistic pediatric neurologist looking for an assistant to help run her practice and new Center. New space is currently undergoing green renovation and will have a small, edible permaculture forest in the back filled with healing herbs and foods and will be replete with chickens and (hopefully!) beehives. In addition to the medical practice, the center will provide programs for children and families on healthy eating, toxin-free living, backyard farming, and reconnecting with nature. This is all based on the belief that wellness grows directly from our connection to the natural world.
The candidate must be very organized, self-starting, personable and comfortable around children of all kinds, including with disabilities. Experience in an office setting is preferable. In general, the tasks primarily involve answering phones, taking payment, typing patient reports, preparing charts and sending supplements. Ideally, the candidate would be excited by and interested in the mission of our center.
The opportunity exists for the interested candidate to play a role in organizing programming and even teaching classes that are relevant to our mission, should he or she desire. The minimum hours per week will be 20, but they may well expand over time, so some amount of flexibility is a big plus. Position available immediately. Compensation commensurate with experience of the candidate.
Post Date: 3/2/10
Location: NYC
Position: Experienced Cake Decorator
Description: Successful, well-known restaurant, teahouse and boutique with multiple locations in Manhattan seeks partnership with a creative cake decorator for wedding and fine cakes. Candidate must have his/her own facility for baking, refrigeration and storage, but employer will handle all marketing, sales and orders. This individual can operate his/her own business as well, but any cakes that are ordered through the partnership would be subject to the terms of the partnership which would be discussed in advance. Salary can be an hourly wage or part of a partnership agreement.
Post Date: 3/1/10
Location: Brooklyn
Position: Sous Chef
Description: Opportunity with company launching an online meal delivery service for athletes and fitness enthusiasts in NYC. Work directly with Exec. Chef and play a key role in the success of this new business. Responsibilities include cooking, overseeing the kitchen staff, scheduling, menu planning, inventory and keeping the kitchen up to safety standards. To qualify for an interview, candidates must have experience with NutriBase Pro nutritional software or be willing to learn on their own time, knowledge of a variety of cooking styles, experience in a high-volume kitchen, demonstrated experience as a self-starter and a food handler's certificate.
Post Date: 3/1/10
Location: Forest Hills, Queens
Position: Kosher Personal Chef
Description: Chef with a kosher kitchen needed to prepare 2nd sedar for 8-10 people on March 30th. They like traditional holiday foods, but want to add a healthy kick to the menu -- lots of vegetables, quinoa, etc. Some of the food can be prepared at client's residence, but she would like the major cooking done off premises.
Post Date: 3/1/10
Location: Edgewater, NJ
Positions: Lead Line Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Pastry Cook
Description: Immediate opportunity at high-end boutique catering company. Cuisine is event-focused, but all of their kitchen leadership comes from 2 and 3 star restaurants which is reflected in their technique and attention to detail. Menus change constantly and events range from intimate multi-course menus to gala dinners for hundreds. Most events are in Manhattan. Company is currently expanding and needs to fill a number of positions. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Ideal candidates are passionate cooks who work hard and fast, are interested in learning and constantly improving their skills and are able to follow instructions and pay attention to detail. Line cooks must have some serious experience at high-end restaurants in order to be considered.
Post Date: 3/1/10
Location: Long Island City
Position: Cold Salad Prep
Description: Immediate opportunity at natural & organic full-service supermarket with full kitchen, hot bar, salad bars, self-service cafe, brick oven pizza, butcher, fish monger and cheese dept. Challenging position for someone interested in helping to maintain and elevate the cold salads using any variety of fresh, natural ingredients available in the market. Quality of work and contribution to store's success could lead to salaried management position. $10-$15/hr to start.
Post Date: 2/25/10
Location: Bridgehampton, NY
Position: Private Chef
Description: Summer live-in position. Prepare 3 meals per day for family with teenagers. They enjoy continental cuisine that is creative, healthful and made from local ingredients. Baking a plus. $250/day. Start June 1st.
Post Date: 2/24/10
Location: West End Ave.
Position: Personal Chef
Description: Prepare organic, health-supportive meals for 2 people. Woman has Lyme disease and stomach issues and needs delicious comfort food that will address her health concerns. Chef must several years experience with special diets. Position not suitable for recent grads.
Post Date: 2/24/10
Location: The Woodlands, TX (NW Houston)
Position: Chef/Kitchen Manager
Description: Immediate opportunity at new, health-oriented and environmentally-conscious 50-seat quick service restaurant. Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen personnel, ensuring quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinate purchase of all food and develop menus (animal and plant based) and maintain approved food and labor costs. Must have experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant, strong leadership skills with proven ability to coach staff and ability to create menus for special diets. $30,000-$35,000 + benefits.
Post Date: 2/24/10
Location: NYC
Positions: Volunteers
Description: In partnership with Wellness in the Schools (WITS), I am recruiting volunteers to help make NYC public school cafeteria food healthier and more appetizing for school children. We work alongside NYC public school cafeteria staff to teach them better cooking skills and to help them cook healthier meals from scratch.
The volunteer commitment is one morning a week for 3 hours, for one school semester (February-June)
In order to be part of the program, volunteers must commit to the following:
• Get fingerprints approved from offices of SchoolFood. WITS will reimburse cost.
• Have proof of negative TB test (within the last year)
• Ongoing communication with your school team
If you are interested please email Marjorie Wolfson
marjorie@wellnessintheschools.org
Many thanks!
Bill Telepan
Chef/Owner
Telepan Restaurant
Post Date: 2/23/10
Location: Chelsea Market
Position: Prep Cook
Description: Prepare sandwiches, salads, pastas and the like. Must be highly motivated and work fast. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a huge plus. Part-time to start, but could develop into a full-time position. Ideal for recent grad. $9-$12/hr.
Post Date: 2/23/10
Location: Yonkers, NY
Position: Culinary Instructor
Description: Privately-owned health and nutrition company has an immediate 3-month, per diem opportunity for a chef with expertise in nutrition, health, and health-supportive cooking. Teach cooking classes two days/wk in middle and high school. Candidate must be an established company, have access to/own car, be able to purchase all food for each class (cost will be reimbursed with receipts), be an independent thinker and work extremely well with students. Paperwork involved. $35/hr.
Post Date: 2/22/10
Location: NYC
Position: Part-time Cook/Server
Description: Support food service operations for adult and adolescent programs at private eating disorder treatment center. Report to Food Service Manager and Nutrition Director. Responsibilities: Prepare menu items based on recipes and weekly meal plans. Serve patient meals. Clean and maintain kitchen and dining areas. Other tasks as assigned in support of patient food service operations. Qualifications: At least 1-2 years professional food preparation experience with knowledge of proper food handling procedures. Food presentation skills a must. Interest in and/or knowledge of nutrition a plus. Ideal candidate will be creative, detail oriented, flexible, and able to work independently in a fast paced environment with a highly sensitive patient population. Daytime, evening and some holiday shifts as needed. To apply, provide a summary of relevant experience and the names of at least two references.
Post Date: 2/22/10
Location: Kinderhook, NY
Position: Chef
Description: Opportunity at food company that designs, produces and markets healthy, frozen and vacuum-packaged meal components for kits that consumers finish. Chef will preserve the harvest, package it, and help market products using videos on the internet and providing demos at community sites. Cuisine follows recommendations of T. Colin Campbell. 30 hrs/wk. $20,000 + apartment + use of company car.
Post Date: 2/18/10
Location: Philadelphia
Position: Lead Chef
Description: New, health-based food concept specializing in breakfast and lunch seeks chef to create menus, work with nutritionists, work with sourcing and pricing, and manage kitchen staff. Official restaurant opening set for May 2010, but the need for a chef is immediate.
Post Date: 2/18/10
Location: Baltimore, MD
Position: Private Chef
Description: Immediate need for excellent vegan live-out private chef to cook for small family. Must have prior experience cooking a variety of vegan meals and be a practicing vegan/vegetarian. Must also help administrate the household - including running errands, paying bills, coordinating subcontractors for house maintenance. Competitive salary.
Post Date: 1/4/10
Location: NYC
Position: Volunteer
Description: The Urban Zen Foundation, in conjunction with the Palette Fund, Amanda Archibald, RD and Stefanie Bryn Sacks, MS (a graduate of The Natural Gourmet) is offering a series of ground-breaking, inspirational workshops focused on educating the Urban Zen community and beyond on navigating and restoring health through food.
The series consists of one-day workshops presented over the course of 2010. Each workshop will focus on a specific hot health topic that advocates dietary change as part of the healing plan. Panel discussions led by experts in the field, practical hands-on learning—in the kitchen—and food education activities are a vital part of this life-changing workshop experience.
The Workshops
Each workshop runs from 9am-5pm
May 26, 2010: Navigating Cancer
July 28, 2010: Managing Chronic Pain
September 29, 2010: Being a Role Model for your Kids
November 10, 2010: Navigating a Pathway to a Gluten-free Life
The Responsibilities
Assist with food shopping at Whole Foods for workshop day before event
Assist with mock Whole Foods supermarket set-up at event location
Assist before and during event with prep, cooking and hands-on work with participants
Assist with clean-up
For More Information and to Volunteer
Email Amy Miller at amy@thegoldenguernsey.com
You can also visit www.urbanzen.org for more on events
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