Culinary or Baking Lab Assistant

Southwestern Oregon Community College • Coos Bay, OR

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About The Position

The Culinary or Baking Lab Assistant supports the baking or culinary instructor in the kitchen by assisting with student observation, safety training, and lab equipment maintenance. The assistant helps prepare demonstrations and lab exercises, supports students during lab activities, answers questions, and works with students individually or in small groups. The role also includes maintaining equipment, monitoring sanitation and safety, and assisting with sales, events, field trips, and other assigned duties. The position is based in Coos County, is listed as adjunct faculty with varying FTE, and is non-exempt. It reports to the Director of OCCI.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the culinary industry and cooking or baking methods.
• One year of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of kitchen tools, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of all aspects of kitchen protocol and operation.
• Basic knowledge of culinary instructional practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with or without an interpreter.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate verbally in ways that meet clients’ needs and levels of understanding.
• Ability to receive and process information professionally, sensitively, promptly, and confidentially.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant and helpful attitude and use interpersonal and communication skills to handle stressful or emotional situations.
• Communication and human relations skills sufficient to resolve complaints or issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently.
• Strong time-management skills to support efficient work and meet deadlines.
• ServSafe certification.

Nice To Haves

• Strong kitchen skills, including equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up demonstrations and lab exercises for the day.
• Assist students working in the kitchen lab and answer their questions.
• Provide extra help to students and work with small groups during lab classes.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance.
• Assist with sales and events as needed.
• Assist with field trips and off-campus events as needed.
• Safely supervise students in the kitchen and follow rules, guidelines, and school standards.
• Monitor sanitation and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed