Adjunct Faculty - Pastry Chef

Core Competencies And Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts or a bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• ACF certification at chef level within 3 years after hire required.
• Training and Teaching Experience required.
• Experience in high quality establishments to demonstrate competency in the following disciplines: Beginning Baking, Hotel & Restaurant Desserts, Professional Cake Decorating, Advanced Baking & Pastry required.
• Five years of recent industry experience required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.
• Professional development activities to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.
• Foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student’s performance.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online learning environment.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies.
• Make himself or herself available for student consultations and provide guidance to students to promote student learning and success.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.
• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate records of students’ attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines.
• Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus, following the guidelines of college policies and incorporating required elements of the course master; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participate in the College course evaluation process.
• Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.
• Notify the Dean or Associate Dean as soon as possible if unable to meet scheduled class session; schedule personal vacations to coincide with the College.
• Responsible for performing, analyzing, and reporting assessment of student learning.
• Evaluate components related to the production process or the quality of final product parts and determine when there is a need for changes to the process.
• Decipher complex plans, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and instructions in order to complete installation or practice troubleshooting of systems, parts or components.
• Record information and results about product or performance by detailing testing methods, documenting possible issues and listing specifications.
• Improve understanding and expertise in the field by regularly attending workshops, classes, conferences and training sessions in electronics and engineering.
• Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
• Determine training needs of students or workers.
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
• Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
• Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
• Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
• Develop teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field and integrate relevant information into the classroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

Leadership Skills

• Assign tasks, hire the right people, motivate workers in a high stress environment will help immensely.

Physical Demands

• Spend Time Standing-About three-fourths the time

Skills

• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Sense of Taste and Smell
• Time Management Skills
• Business Acumen