EMCC - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT II - CULINARY ARTS

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM•Bangor, ME

48d

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Culinary Department Chair and supports the academic efforts of the Culinary Department. In addition to assisting faculty with class preparations and supervision of related student activities, the Education Assistant provides individualized and small group instruction to reinforce the concepts presented in lecture classes. Additionally, the Education Assistant ensures the student compliance of safety, sanitation, and appropriate workplace behaviors. Supervises clean up, setting up demonstrations, preparing handouts, photocopying, inventory, ordering and food procurement.

Requirements

Associates degree in Culinary Arts with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the food service industry or experience working with students in an educational setting.
Must have valid driver’s license
SERV Safe
ability to lift to 50 pounds
Knowledge of relevant academic subject area.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, to supervise students’ activities, motivate students.
Ability to conduct effective inventory, ordering, and food procurement processes.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with food providers / purveyors and industry partners.
Ability to work with students with varying learning styles and abilities.
Ability to adhere to college policies, procedures, and safety guidelines in the performance of job duties.
Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Previously worked in a professional / commercial kitchen environment, including hazards with burns, high temps, and cuts, utilizing various cooking utensils requiring safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

Previously worked with students in a community college setting.
Experience using a Student Information System (SIS) / Brightspace.

Responsibilities

assisting faculty with class preparations
supervision of related student activities
provides individualized and small group instruction to reinforce the concepts presented in lecture classes
ensures the student compliance of safety, sanitation, and appropriate workplace behaviors
Supervises clean up
setting up demonstrations
preparing handouts
photocopying
inventory
ordering
food procurement

Benefits

100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employee (pro-rated for part-time)
Maine State Retirement as well as and generous paid time off package (vacation, sick, and holiday time).
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings
Flexible Spending Accounts
Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Waivers
Training
529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant