Lecturer - Vocational - Culinary Instructor

General Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, educational, and motivating classes to our students and community members.
• Teach adults of all ages the basics of gourmet cooking.
• Demonstrate the proper techniques to prepare food.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with class participants.
• Proper use of kitchen equipment.
• Teach a variety of recipes.
• Taking attendance at each class, ensuring that all participants are registered and properly signed in.

Qualifications

• Associate in Applied Science Degree (Culinary Arts, Baking or Culinary Management, depending on the position) required and national or industry recognized certification in the field and experience.
• Bachelor level degree preferred.
• ServSafe Manager’s Certification required.
• Kitchen teaching experience preferred (especially in a kitchen environment).
• A minimum of five years of experience as a Chef required.
• Ability to instruct and guide students in learning principles used in the industry including but not limited to cooking techniques and methods, Garde manger, international cuisines, restaurant management, catering.
• Strong knowledge base in culinary history and culture of foods.
• Brightspace Learning Management System preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer systems and tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required.
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

Pay

The salary for this position is $35/hr.

Benefits

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.