Chef Instructor - Culinary and Pastry
About The Position
The Chef Instructor is responsible for facilitating meaningful learning of course competencies in the Culinary and pastry curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. They provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable students to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. They encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, and ethics, as well as personal and professional development. We are seeking candidates with substantial professional experience in both culinary arts and pastry. The ideal instructor will possess strong hands-on expertise in culinary and baking/pastry techniques, flavor development and pairing, menu and dessert presentation, production planning, and kitchen efficiency. Successful candidates will be able to effectively translate their industry knowledge into engaging lectures, live demonstrations, and practical kitchen instruction, fostering student skill development in both culinary and pastry disciplines.
Requirements
- 5 years of work experience directly related to the occupational industry.
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Time-Management Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team-oriented
- Analytical and Report Writing Skills
- Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
- Ethics: Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a diverse and respectful workplace.
- Ability to interact with staff and external relationships in a professional manner, including a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in Culinary Arts and/or Pastry preferred.
- 1 year of teaching experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Engages all students to facilitate and achieve course learning outcomes in both Culinary and Pastry.
- Customize course shell to add value to students beyond what is covered in the text (e.g. personal experiences, case studies, supplemental readings, etc.).
- Interact with students in all discussion boards, guiding the discussion toward the course outcomes.
- Coach struggling students toward success.
- Identify at risk students and work with Department Chair, Registrar and Academic Student Manager to create plans for success.
- Respond to all student inquiries within 24 hours.
- Submit final course grades by the last day of the block no later than the next day at noon.
- Attend scheduled program meetings, in-service workshops and college-wide faculty meetings.
- Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning through professional/technical skills development, introduction of industry perspective into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
- Assist/support the Department Chair on course or program related tasks.
- Support the Registrar in maintaining accurate student records.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, voluntary life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program with an employer match
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation and sick days
- 11 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
