CULINARY ARTS INSTRUCTOR Tenure-Track

Bates Technical College•Tacoma, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing competency-based training to students that prepares successful program graduates for entry-level employment in all phases of cooking and kitchen operations. Students prepare for a variety of careers in the culinary arts profession and for advanced education at other culinary institutions. Career paths include dinner cook, institutional cook, cook’s helper, baker’s helper, fry cook, and short order cook. Students work in all aspects of the dining facilities on campus, planning and preparing meals and catering banquet functions. Instruction includes food planning and preparation and serving and cleanup. Graduates receive a broad base of skills and are well prepared for a variety of entry-level culinary jobs. This is a 214/7 tenure-track faculty position beginning Fall Quarter 2026. This is an internal only recruitment open to full-time faculty in non-tenured positions at Bates Technical College (Per Article 7.1 of the 2024-2027 Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Requirements

AA degree in culinary arts or related field
Certification as an executive chef (CEC) or chef educator (CCE) by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation
Must have been active and gainfully employed in the industry a minimum of 5 years
Must have work experience in all phases of work pertaining to the industry
Prior teaching in a community or technical college

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in culinary arts or related field
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Use effective competency-based teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture, coursework, and laboratory projects to prepare students with the practical skills essential for entry-level employment.
Provide individualized mentoring, counsel, and guide students toward the completion of program requirements.
Grading/evaluation
Curriculum revision and development in accordance with the approved college format
Ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry standards, technologies, procedures, equipment, and materials
Student Advising/Retention/Assessment
Requisition and maintain control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies
Oversee ordering of weekly food and sundry items
Work with all culinary staff with daily communication
Oversee Banquets and, if needed, participate in evening banquets
Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
Deliver classroom management to maintain a suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and providing assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
Collaborate with other instructors, support services staff, and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level employees.
Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.
Maintain records of all “shop jobs” instructional projects
Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.
Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for the college as needed, including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.