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Part-Time Technical Specialist for Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism

SUNY Schenectady County Community College · Schenectady, NY · 3 mo ago
On-siteEducation$26.3/hrPart-time

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal, and scenic Hudson Valley. SUNY Schenectady provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students.

About the role

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a part-time Technical Specialist for the Division of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT). This role supports the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) by ensuring culinary labs run smoothly, students are supported, and high standards are maintained. The Technical Specialist will work closely with faculty and staff, supervise student workers, and may serve as a substitute instructor when needed. This position collaborates with the Senior Technical Specialist and Technical Specialist/Purchaser to maintain professionalism in the HCAT laboratories.

Responsibilities

  • Purchasing of small and large equipment, food, and beverages.
  • Receiving requisitions from faculty members, posting orders, and ordering products.
  • Preparing carts and supplies for culinary lab classes.
  • Substituting for faculty members in their absence.
  • Ensuring equipment is in appropriate working condition and scheduling maintenance, including exhaust cleaning.
  • Accepting and checking in deliveries of food, beverages, and equipment.
  • Counting and posting inventory weekly and maintaining par stocks.
  • Conducting tours with prospective HCAT students.
  • Updating MSDS sheets.
  • Assisting with yearly activities and special events.
  • Supervising, scheduling, training, and teaching student workers, including proper receiving and storage procedures.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in a hospitality or related field.
  • Supervisory experience in the food service industry.
  • Experience in purchasing, receiving, and ordering food in a hospitality setting.
  • Proficiency with Excel.
  • Knowledge of HACCP standards.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
  • Ability to move inventory weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be ServSafe certified or willing to become certified within three months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.

Schedule

This is a 10-month position from September to June with the option to work the summer session. Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 4pm–10:30pm and Saturday 8am–2:30pm; hours may be adjusted to accommodate campus events.

Pay

$26.30 per hour.

Benefits

  • A choice of retirement systems.
  • A deferred compensation program.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability).
  • Additional savings programs and perks.

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