Lab Assistant-Hospitality & Culinary (Casual)

About the role

Reporting to a program manager and under the close supervision of instructional staff, the Lab Assistant‑Hospitality & Culinary (Casual) assists instructors and students in an individualized or open lab setting by performing supportive duties in the educational process following established procedures and guidelines. The position is available immediately, part‑time, casual, up to 14 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor with individualized instruction of students
• Distribute and monitor instructional supplies and equipment; help students find appropriate materials
• Set up and demonstrate equipment; explain non‑instructional procedures and lab rules
• Assist students individually with understanding basic assignments
• Hand out, monitor, and/or collect assignments and tests as directed
• Score tests using keys, tables or special instructions; may calculate and average grades for reports
• Record and maintain files of student attendance and grades
• Organize and maintain files of instructional materials and supplies
• Obtain, set‑up, and maintain audio‑visual and laboratory equipment; maintain inventory, order supplies, arrange maintenance/repair
• Clean and maintain lab orderliness (locking/unlocking, proper storage/placement/safeguarding of equipment and supplies)
• Provide non‑instructional assistance to students (club activities, field trips, registration process)
• Provide support to instructors: light typing, duplicating, collating, filing, preparing forms, answering phones, processing mail, preparing bulletin boards, picking up/delivering supplies and small equipment on/off campus

Requirements

• Knowledge of Business English, grammar, reading, and basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of fractions, decimals, and percent)
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff
• Ability to learn, understand, and follow written and oral instructions and routine procedures
• Aptitude for organization and detail to maintain and file records
• Ability to type at least 35 WPM for routine materials
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of audio‑visual and instructional equipment
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Schedule

Part‑time, casual position – up to 14 hours per week. Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Benefits

Not eligible for benefits.