Adj. Instructor, Culinary Arts (Endowment-supported)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Griffin, GA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Crescent Technical College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Culinary Arts. This position is endowment-supported and involves teaching culinary arts courses, developing instructional materials, and supporting program events. The role requires a strong understanding of culinary techniques, sanitation, and kitchen management, as well as the ability to mentor students in a professional learning environment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Culinary Arts; or associate degree in a closely related field with at least 30 semester credit hours in culinary-related coursework.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, hotel, or foodservice setting.
Experience with Blackboard or similar Learning Management Systems (LMS) for course delivery.
Proficiency in recipe development, food costing, and menu planning.
Ability to mentor and guide students in a professional learning environment.
Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts; or bachelor’s degree in a closely related field with at least 30 semester credit hours in culinary-related coursework.
ServSafe Examination Proctor certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a foodservice setting, such as Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar role.
Three years of postsecondary teaching experience.
More than three years of full-time experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, hotel, or foodservice setting.
Experience working with high school, dual enrollment, or beginning culinary students.

Responsibilities

Teach Culinary Arts courses in accordance with SCTC and state standards.
Develop and deliver lecture and lab-based instruction on food preparation, sanitation, and culinary techniques.
Assist with the annual Culinary Arts Food and Wine Pairing fundraising event each April, including student preparation, event support, foodservice coordination, and other related activities as assigned.
Assist with other special fundraising events that support the Culinary Arts program as assigned.
Assist with live work lab experiences as assigned, where students apply culinary skills in a real world foodservice environment.
Supervise students in a commercial kitchen setting, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Participate in curriculum development and program assessment activities as needed.
Assist with recruitment, retention, and student engagement initiatives as needed.
Attend required faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and college service activities related to the adjunct assignment.
Prepare and maintain lesson plans, syllabi, attendance records, grades, program assessment documentation, and other required instructional records.
Ensure compliance with safety, security, and state licensing requirements.