Culinary Lab Assistant (Casual)

Assist the instructor to apply procedures and develop student's culinary knowledge while supporting them as individuals. Analyze and compile formative assessment while allowing students to be creative and progress into culinary maturity. This position has continuous contact with staff and students.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)

1. Assist instructor in procedures in classroom and monitor instructional activities in lab and classroom.
2. Conduct demonstrations in classroom and lab.
3. Evaluate students by use of formative assessments.
4. Provide ongoing administrative support to ensure efficient operations i.e. duplicating materials and organization, and updating and maintaining records including quizzes and classroom documents. Transfer paper materials to electronic correspondence.
5. Assist in ordering and receiving product-purchase requisition forms.
6. Support recollection of facts and concepts to develop student's abilities.
7. Organize and assist with club activities and special events.
8. Maintain current professional and technical knowledge in the field through professional education and activities.
9. Participate in and contribute to assignments and special projects of a similar nature and level.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, equipment and safety precautions
• Flexibility with ability to adapt to changes in kitchen and classroom
• Ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work
• Effective interpersonal communication skills in speaking, writing and listening
• Orientation to detail, completing and maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Intermediate bookkeeping, computer skills, and office procedures
• Familiarity with computer software applications such as word processing and spreadsheets

• Two-year Associate degree in Culinary Arts
• Classroom instruction experience a plus
• Two years of industry experience in the culinary field

The Culinary Lab Assistant supports the Hospitality and Design Profession department and is available immediately.

Application Details: All applicants (internal and external) must attach the following to the completed on-line application for consideration, applications that do not have the required attachments may not be considered:

- Cover Letter
- Resume

Position Information
This position is a casual position working up to 14/hours per week. Position is not eligible for benefits.

Hours
Hours are varied, Monday through Thursday.