Health Coach / Culinary Education Specialist

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) is a part of UCI Health and the Susan & Henry College of Health Sciences. The Samueli Institute is working to transform healthcare through the practice of integrative health by conducting rigorous research, promoting evidence-informed treatment modalities, educating the public, providing individualized, patient-centered clinical care, and providing services to the community that focus on obtaining optimal health.

We are looking for a motivated Health and Wellness Coach with Culinary Education Specialties to join the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Using skills as a seasoned, experienced culinary and health education professional, with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues, demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, uses advanced food services concepts in overseeing food preparation, menus, nutritional needs, and sanitation, exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results for patient care and health management. Must have National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching.

Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field.
• Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs.
• Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and culinary services.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills needed to interact with a diverse client group.
• Strong writing and communication skills required, including marketing materials, menus and social media.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and respond to client needs.
• Knowledge of integrative Treatment modalities
• Oversees compliance of food prep to QA standards and safety / security related to handling and preparation of food.
• Develops recipes, testing and evaluation.
• Hosts and leads Nutrition Classes.
• Assisting the Executive Chef with educational cooking classes.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Master's Degree in related area
• National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching.
• Minimum one year in a clinical or health related and culinary setting.

Special Conditions:

• May need to work occasional weeknights and weekends.
• Some occasional local travel for educational outreach events and work-related events.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.