Culinary Chef Instructor

About the role

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $98,325. This salary range is for Lecturing Instructors. Individuals with higher academic qualifications which would merit a higher academic rank may be eligible for a higher salary. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily instructional lesson plans based upon agreed upon curriculum and instruct in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.
• Assess the learning outcomes listed in the course guide or syllabus of the class(s).
• Instruct lectures and hands-on classes on campus or off campus to a standard consistent with the professional standards of the Culinary Institute of America.
• Provide regular and constructive feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluate and document student performance using established methods, rubrics, and criteria; file course grades consistently and without prejudice.
• Collaborate with colleagues, to prepare, review, and revise course guides, syllabi, and appropriate curriculum materials for courses offered at the Institute, and any other educational materials required.
• Conduct travel and/or off campus business related activities instruction, food preparation, and table service in an exemplary manner consistent with the professional standards of the Institute, and within budgetary limits.
• Teach assigned courses following the schedule and curriculum provided for each course.
• In culinary, baking, or pastry arts classes (degree programs or continuing education), 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, dining room, or classrooms.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the foodservice and hospitality industries; plan on an annual basis professional development; and strive to accomplish the goals set out in the formal annual plan.
• Serve on committees or task forces, assist with visitors, recommend students and potential employees, and display hospitality.
• Develop menus, planning documents and organizational plans for conferences, retreats and any other event as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent required in the field of Culinary Arts, Foodservice Management, Hospitality, or a record of significant professional accomplishments in one of these disciplines.
• Minimum seven (7) years industry experience.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience with both management and line level employees.
• Proven track record showing a steady progression of skill level, increased levels of responsibility, and personal career oriented professional development chef and/or instructor in culinary education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: volume food service, fine dining, multi-unit restaurant operations, and menu research and development (R&D).
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the field of Culinary Arts, Foodservice Management, Hospitality, Education or a related field.

Skills

• High level of proficiency in hands-on culinary techniques.
• Moderate to strong presentation skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively work with multiple teams across the organization to respond to business needs.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of faculty and administration.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive student issues with confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required.
• Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Moderate to strong organizational skills, detail oriented and thorough.

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 $98,325. This salary range is for Lecturing Instructors. Individuals with higher academic qualifications which would merit a higher academic rank may be eligible for a higher salary. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.

Schedule

The CIA does not have a traditional faculty tenure system per se; however, following a successful 3-year probationary period, appointments are considered ongoing, and faculty are eligible to apply for promotions in academic rank, subject to standard employment terms and conditions and the collective bargaining agreement (if any).