STEPS Teaching Kitchen Associate

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title STEPS Teaching Kitchen Associate Requisition Number TE09490 Department Name 81500:Dietetics and Human Nutrition Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $17.00/hour Type of Position Temporary Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Required Related Experience Required License/Registration/Certification Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., working teaching kitchen environment with exposure to smells and heat.

Shift

Work Shift

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Expected # of Hours Per Week

40

Job Summary

Are 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 / Abilities

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 09/03/2026 Our University Community

We 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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• 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

• 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

• Please list your specific food service skills (i.e. cooking, grilling, serving, etc.).

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter