Adjunct Teaching Assistant Instructor, Baking & Pastry Arts; Continuous

Adjunct Teaching Assistant Instructor, Baking & Pastry Arts (Continuous Posting)

This is a continuous recruitment to create an applicant pool, openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis only when hiring managers have a position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester-to-semester.

Position Summary Information:
Assist in the teaching of a full range of technical skills and principles relative to culinary arts.

Duties:
Assist in the teaching of a full range of technical skills and principles relative to Culinary Arts. Apply and maintain sanitation and safety standards and uniform requirements in the classroom and lab environments. Assist in maintaining accurate records in required format for audit purposes. All classes are taught on the Main Campus. Classes may be day or evening.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or related field;
• Three years professional culinary experience working at upscale facilities in the capacity of Sous Chef or Executive Chef;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Evidence of culinary competency, which may include ACF certifications as Certified Executive Chef, Certified Chef de Cuisine, or Certified Sous Chef, verification by success in ACF sanctioned competitions and/or established track record of high performance in well-regarded culinary operations as Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, etc.;
• Eligible for or in possession of American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in Culinary Arts or related field plus five years’ experience working at upscale facilities in the capacity of Sous Chef or Executive Chef;
• Well versed and experienced in culinary competitions;
• Experience teaching in higher education;
• Industry recognized certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.