Baking & Pastry Chef Instructor

About the role

The Culinary Institute of America, located in Hyde Park, NY, seeks a Baking and Pastry Faculty member. This individual will be responsible for teaching students in their particular course(s) while adhering to the CIA's philosophy, policies, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute upon daily lesson plans for classes and teach classes, in a manner consistent with the CIA's philosophy, policies, and guidelines.
• Continually participate in the assessment process of the student’s educational development/goals as it relates to the needs of the Baking and Pastry Arts Department as well as the overall needs of the Institute.
• Provide regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria; and file course grades promptly.
• Prepare, review, and revise course guides, syllabi, and other educational materials for courses offered at the Institute.
• Conduct instruction and any food preparation in a quality manner within budgetary limits.
• Teach courses as assigned and follow the schedule provided for that course.
• Supervise students in preparing quality food within Institute guidelines.
• Enforce sanitation principles (appropriate to particular teaching assignment), attendance policies, Institute's professionalism, uniform, and hygiene policy, and other academic policies.
• Assume responsibility for equipment and facilities of the kitchen, bakeshop, pastry shop, and/or classrooms.
• Remain current with developments in the foodservice and hospitality industries; plan annual professional development; and strive to accomplish the goals set out in the formal annual plan.
• Contribute to the growth of the CIA by serving on committees or task forces, assisting with visitors, recommending students and potential employees, and displaying hospitality.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience which includes managerial level duties and responsibilities in the Food Service/Hospitality Industry with a strong focus on Baking and Pastry.
• Fine dining, Baking/Pastry production and prior training experience is required.
• Previous instructional experience preferred, with a strong preference given to a record of academic experience and scholarship.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Advanced professional certifications such as CEPC, CMPC, CMB, or ProChef®.
• Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE).
• ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• A record of significant professional accomplishments in one of the fields of Baking and Pastry or Culinary Arts.
• A high skill level in Baking and Pastry Arts, management, food costing, and sanitary practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to break complex concepts down to an appropriate level for students.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to stay abreast of industry trends and breakthroughs, and incorporate into curriculum.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including e-mail software, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn industry specific software relating to educational technology, grading systems, scheduling systems, and purchase ordering systems.

Skills

• High skill level in Baking and Pastry Arts, management, food costing, and sanitary practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to break complex concepts down to an appropriate level for students.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to stay abreast of industry trends and breakthroughs, and incorporate into curriculum.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including e-mail software, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn industry specific software relating to educational technology, grading systems, scheduling systems, and purchase ordering systems.

Benefits

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

Pay

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $75,000.

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule will be shared during the selection process.