Federal Work-Study (FWS) Internship Program: Teaching Kitchen Assistant TFWS Intern (Student Wage) FWS

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Summary of position: A Teaching Kitchen Assistant Intern is needed to support Hoo's Cooking nutrition education and culinary skills classes at the Student Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen (TK). The mission of the Teaching Kitchen is to help students build skills and knowledge in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition that support health, honor culture, promote food stewardship, build community, and foster joy and confidence in cooking. Hoo's Cooking programming includes hands-on cooking classes led by students, dietetic interns, registered dietitians, and/or professional chefs. Individual Sign-up classes, open for all students to register, and Group classes, arranged for specific student organizations, teams, or UVA departments, are offered weekly during the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, virtual cooking demos are filmed and posted online. The Teaching Kitchen Assistant Intern (TKAI) helps keep cooking classes running smoothly, from prep to wrap up, and additionally behind the scenes supporting system operation. The TKAI reports to the Senior Nutrition Educator and works closely with the Well-Being Services Senior Administrative Assistant, TK facilitators, and other TK student staff. This position provides experience in leadership, teambuilding, budgeting, food safety, culinary, marketing, research, and production skills. Student Health and Wellness and the TK will provide orientation and training. Schedule/Time Commitment: The position requires a time commitment of 10 hours per week for fall and/or spring semester(s). One to 2 weekday evening shifts are required weekly and occasional daytime shifts are available. Shifts last 3 hours. Additional hours (up to 7) involve operational support. Some of this time will be during business hours on weekdays and some can be completed on a flexible schedule. Specific Responsibilities: The TK Assistant Intern supports instructors in conducting cooking classes: - Pre-class: Set up equipment at stations Wash produce, open packages Measure/prep ingredients for instructor Manage print materials - During class: Manage attendance Help supervise and coach participants Clear and clean - Post-class: Wash dishes, wipe tables, general clean up Pack and label leftovers Update inventory checklists The TK Assistant Intern also supports system operations: Marketing: support advertising and promotional efforts Research: maintain database and assist with survey result analysis Special projects: create educational materials related to nutrition, culinary skills, and budgeting Qualifications and Expectations: Pre-requisite - previous participation in at least 1 Hoo's Cooking class Participate in a structured internship experience through the Internship Placement Program (IPP). If selected, interns must enroll in either UNST 3910 (1 cr.) or UNST 3920 (1 cr.). See details at end of post. Full time undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Virginia Basic cooking skills Excellent communication skills - reading, speaking Attitude - positivity, supportive manner Professionalism - punctuality, responsibility to schedule Prioritize safety - hygiene, equipment handling Ability to move food/dishes/equipment around the kitchen In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Teaching Kitchen Assistant will be expected to: Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, facilitation, and time management skills with attention to detail Maintain department standards and protocol with respect to processes, confidentiality, and other issues as may arise Demonstrate professional standards and ethics, and foster a culture of professionalism among peers Be flexible, open-minded, proactive, and maintain a positive attitude Support the weight neutral approach of the UVA Teaching Kitchen

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