STEPS Teaching Kitchen Associate

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleSTEPS Teaching Kitchen AssociateRequisition NumberTE09490Department Name81500:Dietetics and Human NutritionWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$17.00/hourType of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationRequired Related ExperienceRequired License/Registration/CertificationPhysical RequirementsLifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., working teaching kitchen environment with exposure to smells and heat.

ShiftWork Shift

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday

Expected # of Hours Per Week

40

Job SummaryAre you passionate about food, education, and creating memorable experiences? Join our team as the STEPS Teaching Kitchen Associate and play a key role in bringing culinary education to life! This position is the heartbeat of the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition’s Teaching Kitchen, serving as the primary contact for educational and outreach programming.

In this dynamic role, you’ll work hands-on in the kitchen to support meal preparation and collaborate closely with students and community members in interactive culinary and nutrition activities. You’ll help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment while ensuring events run smoothly and participants feel supported and inspired.

Beyond the kitchen, you’ll take on administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, training, and coordinating participants, while fostering strong relationships with internal and external partners. This is an opportunity to combine organizational skills with culinary creativity to make a real impact on campus and in the community.

If you love food, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is for you!

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesProject management, culinary skills, ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain) interpersonal and oral communications, time management and task prioritization.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply09/03/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a ServSafe Certified Food Service Managers Certification or other LFUCG Health Department accepted Food Service Managers Certification or will you be able to obtain one prior to the start date (to be determined) of this position? - Yes

• No

1. Which best represents your experience in the overseeing culinary programs? - None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

1. Please list your specific food service skills (i.e. cooking, grilling, serving, etc.). (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents1. Resume

Optional Documents1. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

PI286641405

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

TE09490