Culinary Instructor

The Melting Pot Foundation is currently offering a position as a full-time culinary instructor at our center Um Mami in Marrakesh. Um Mami provides culinary proficiency courses, basic entrepreneurial skills, and an industry network to Moroccan youth.

You will be teaching, developing course content, and assisting in the management of Um Mami.

Responsibilities :

• Take part in the student selection process.
• Works closely with the Culinary Director on the creation or maintenance of a relevant, exciting, and innovative student curriculum.
• Delivers classroom instruction consistent with the established curriculum, instructional plans, and learning objectives.
• Train, supervise, and assess students in proper procedures, cooking methods, and sanitation of all foods in accordance with local authorization and guidelines.
• Helps students within the organization or the community to develop their skills, knowledge, and abilities in topics related to culinary art.
• Accountable for maintaining food costs within the set guidelines.
• Engages with, motivates, and provides support to students to contribute to a positive and successful environment.
• Maintain a record of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions.
• Assume responsibility for equipment and facilities of the kitchen and / or classrooms.
• Maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities.
• Contribute to build relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in implementing sustainable practices to inspire the green transition in Morocco.
• Provides a happy environment free of harassment and hostility and always promotes positive public / employee relations.
• Be open to all other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to Melting Pot Foundation's core values, vision, and philosophy.

Requirement and skills :

If you are motivated to make a meaningful impact within an international NGO, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and take on the responsibility of developing and running our administration, shaping the future success of our organization.

Application Instructions :

To apply for this position, please submit a comprehensive CV, a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role at [Click to show email]

More information on our website : ummami.org / about

About Um Mami Culinary Centre (UMCC) in Morocco :

UMCC pays tribute to the rich Moroccan cooking tradition passed on from generation to generation for centuries. The Um Mami Project trains Moroccan youth to become chefs and culinary entrepreneurs. In the pilot phase of the Um Mami project, 100 young Moroccans attended eight-week training courses organized by prominent Danish chefs from Meyers, whereafter the youth were linked with relevant job or internship opportunities. Um Mami works to inspire a new generation of chefs and culinary entrepreneurs in Morocco :

The pilot phase of the Um Mami Project ended in June 2023. The results from the pilot phase have been so promising that the Melting Pot Foundation and its partners have agreed to pursue opportunities for continuing and further scaling the Um Mami project.

The new phase that runs from July 2023 to June 2027 will consist of three strategic pillars :