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  • Chef Instructor
    Chef Instructor
    4 days ago
    $35–$40 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Now Hiring: Chef Instructor – Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts NY Cake Academy® | Chelsea, Manhattan, NYC Job Type: Part-Time / Freelance / Independent Contractor Schedule: Flexible – Weekdays, Evenings & Weekends About NY Cake Academy® NY Cake Academy® is a premier hands-on baking, cake decorating, and culinary school located in the heart of Chelsea, Manhattan. We offer a wide variety of interactive classes, private celebrations, corporate team-building events, and specialty workshops for adults, teens, and children. We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, and personable Chef Instructors who love sharing their culinary knowledge and creating memorable experiences for our guests. If you're a talented chef, pastry chef, or baking professional who enjoys teaching and working with people, we'd love to meet you! Position Overview As a Chef Instructor, you will lead engaging, hands-on cooking, baking, and pastry classes while providing a fun, educational, and professional experience for every participant. Our ideal candidate is confident in the kitchen, organized, energetic, and comfortable teaching groups of up to 22 students. We are especially interested in chefs with experience in one or more of the following areas: • Baking and pastry arts, • Cake decorating and buttercream techniques, • Bread making, brioche, bagels, and artisan baking, • Cookie decorating and specialty desserts, • Fresh pasta making and Italian cuisine, • Savory cooking and international cuisine, • Children's and teen culinary education Key Responsibilities • Lead hands-on cooking, baking, and decorating classes for adults, teens, and children., • Provide clear, step-by-step demonstrations and instruction., • Prepare ingredients, recipes, equipment, and workstations before each class., • Maintain a welcoming, enthusiastic, and professional classroom environment., • Manage class timing to ensure projects are completed within the scheduled session., • Assist students of varying skill levels while encouraging creativity and participation., • Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization., • Work collaboratively with kitchen assistants and support staff., • Lead private parties, corporate team-building events, and specialty workshops as needed. Qualifications • Professional culinary, pastry, baking, or cake decorating experience., • Previous teaching or group instruction experience strongly preferred., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to confidently manage and engage groups of up to 22 participants., • Strong organizational and time-management skills., • Friendly, energetic, patient, and professional demeanor., • Ability to work independently and adapt to different class formats., • Availability for some evenings and weekends., • Food safety certification preferred. Culinary school graduates, professional pastry chefs, experienced bakers, and working chefs are encouraged to apply. Why Join NY Cake Academy®? • Flexible teaching opportunities, • Competitive compensation per class, • Creative and collaborative kitchen environment, • Opportunity to teach a variety of culinary and baking disciplines, • Work with enthusiastic students and corporate groups, • Join an established NYC culinary education business How to Apply Interested candidates should email their resume and a brief introduction describing their culinary background, teaching experience, and areas of expertise. Please include your availability and any photos or examples of your culinary work. Location: NY Cake Academy® 118 West 22nd Street New York, NY 10011 Join our team and help inspire the next generation of home bakers, cake decorators, and culinary enthusiasts!

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  • Event Staff
    Event Staff
    23 days ago
    $25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Event Support Staff Position Overview & Responsibilities We are seeking a reliable, personable, and detail-oriented Event Support Staff Member to assist with the daily operations of our events. This role is essential to creating a welcoming, organized, and seamless experience for our clients and guests. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Key Responsibilities Event Setup & Morning Preparation • Prepare event spaces prior to client and guest arrival, ensuring all areas are clean, organized, and presentation-ready., • Set up morning hospitality services, including coffee stations, hot breakfast, beverages, and refreshments. Reception & Guest Services • Manage front desk and reception responsibilities, including guest check-in and directing attendees to designated event spaces., • Assist with coat and bag check services, ensuring belongings are handled carefully and efficiently., • Respond to guest questions and requests with professionalism, warmth, and attentiveness. Event Support & Food Service • Provide ongoing hospitality support throughout events, adapting to the specific needs of each client., • Bus tables, clear used dishes and glassware,, • Assist with food and beverage setup, replenishment, and breakdown as needed. Facility Upkeep & Restocking • Regularly monitor and refresh communal spaces, including reception areas, lounges, meeting rooms, and refreshment stations., • Replenish paper goods, snacks, beverages, coffee supplies, and other guest amenities throughout the day. Event Breakdown & End-of-Day Reset • Assist with the breakdown and cleanup of event spaces following client departure., • Clear and organize furniture, service items, supplies, and equipment as directed., • Restock essential supplies and reset spaces in preparation for upcoming events.

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  • Office Administrator
    Office Administrator
    19 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    NYC Cake Academy Administrative Assistant duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the Academy Department. Supports Director of Operations and head of department and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. Ability to effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring that all Administrative Assistant duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. May direct and lead the work of others. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a head of department and/or Director of Operations. Responsibilities: Creating and printing flyers weekly Answer, direct phone calls Organize and schedule meetings and appointments Maintain contact lists Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports Develop and maintain a data system and website Add new classes to the calendar Add new classes and events online Email customers about upcoming classes Send class reminders with equipment needed and directions Add Events to the calendar Check that everything is set for events Take attendance for classes and check against registered list Maintain missed classes and makeup class lists Submit and reconcile expense reports Provide general support to visitors Provide information by answering questions and requests Generate reports Handle multiple projects Prepare and monitor invoices Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques Maintaining supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc. Write letters and emails on behalf of other office staff Cover the reception desk when required Maintain computer and manual filing systems Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner Take accurate minutes of meetings Coordinate office procedures Reply to email, telephone or face to face enquiries Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient Resolve administrative problems Receive, sort and distribute the mail Answer telephone calls and pass them on Manage staff appointments Oversee and supervise the work of junior staff Maintain up-to-date employee holiday records Coordinate repairs to office equipment Greet and assist visitors to the office Photocopy and print out documents on behalf of other colleagues Requirements: Proven admin or assistant experience Knowledge of office management systems and procedures Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work Attention to detail and problem solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and planning skills Proficient in MS Office At least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred Graphic design and social media experience preferred Take attendance of all classes and events Collect waivers for kids classes Send email reminders for upcoming classes Send out surveys when class is complete Create Blog Posts Post on Google Administrative Assistant top skills & proficiencies: Reporting Skills Administrative Writing Skills Microsoft Office Skills Analysis Professionalism Problem Solving Supply Management Inventory Control Verbal Communication Office Administration Procedures Typing Skills Attention to Detail Accuracy Multitask Telephone Skills Teamwork Discretion and Judgment Patience Job Type: Part-time Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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