Culinary Arts Recruitment Coordinator

Joliet Junior College•Joliet, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The coordinator serves in a supervisory and campus resource capacity by providing information and support to instructors, students and community members. Supervises deposits and Financial Services reporting for culinary auxiliary operations and front desk clerical staff. Lead and supervise City Center front office staff, including coordinating front desk coverage and providing ongoing support. Develop and implement individualized training plans for new hires, monitor adherence, and take corrective action as needed to support job retention. Assists campus security officers in monitoring and handling any safety-related issue or emergency. In addition, coordinate and conduct Culinary Arts Department recruitment presentations, cooking and baking demonstrations, and other classroom instructional/teaching activities for secondary and community partners. Schedule, organize and manage all tours, open house events, classroom lectures and culinary demonstrations for Chef for a Day participants at JJC. Support instructional faculty and students and provide support in the operation and monitoring of lab processes, equipment and activities in the Culinary Arts Program. Advises Department Chair and Dean as appropriate of any incidents occurring that impact classes and events at the Campus. Works independently and exercises good judgment in resolving problems and communicates any concerns to the appropriate individuals. Must become familiar with college policies and procedures and with the broad range of classes and events held at the Campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Culinary, Hospitality, or related field.
In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, must have Associate’s Degree in Culinary, plus four (4) years relevant work experience.
Project management, excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills along with the ability to be a team player.
Ability to handle a multiplicity of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and efficiently; work independently and exercise good judgment in establishing effective priorities among competing task demands.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, with ability to update and maintain the campus’s webpages.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn college policies and procedures, especially campus safety and security protocols.
Ability to relate well with students, the public, and community and business leaders.
Must be able to work flexible hours during scheduled lab times and evening or Saturday hours as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree.
Teaching and/or administrative experience in a college or university setting.
Knowledge of marketing, recruitment techniques, adult education, cultural diversity theories, computer applications, and use of social media.
Possess (or currently in process of earning) a current FSSMC sanitation license for the State of Illinois.
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Responsibilities

Serve as the campus coordinator; oversee building functions and provide appropriate assistance, clarify and enforce college policies. Prepare reports and updates to the Department Chair and Dean as appropriate.
Serve as the campus resource person for students, instructors, and other building users including tenants; answer questions and direct patrons; perform and/or facilitate services.
Collaborate with departments and facility support staff on services, classes, procedures, equipment, etc. to enhance and improve the campus environment and program operations.
Contact high schools and post-secondary partners to coordinate and conduct outreach, recruitment and culinary presentations.
Participate in Culinary Arts recruitment, career and college fair activities at area high schools, middle schools, and other career and college program exploration events.
Work with the Culinary Department to create and update informational and marketing materials.
Instruct and monitor students to ensure proper sanitation and safety, recipe production, cooking procedures, knife techniques, and baking practices.
Organize all Chef for a Day logistics and culinary facility tours including discussing needs with instructor, preparing menus, demonstrations, and requisitioning all ingredients and supplies needed from Culinary Purchasing Manager.
Direct and practice emergency situations such as fire evacuations, bomb threats, weather alerts, personal illnesses, etc.
Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives.
Maintain the Culinary Arts Department website and update as needed to keep it current with program and event information.
Regularly monitor and manage Culinary Arts Department social media context during the academic year.
Incorporate Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Humor & Well-Being, Innovation and Quality into day-to-day activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.