Adjunct Teaching Assistant Instructor, Baking & Pastry Arts (Continuous Posting)

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Position Summary Information

Position Title Adjunct Teaching Assistant Instructor, Baking & Pastry Arts (Continuous Posting)

Employment Category Adjunct

Contract Length N/A

Expected Work Schedule Variable

Anticipated Days Part Time, Day and/or Evening

Anticipated Hours As needed

Anticipated Hours per Week As needed

Job Description Summary Assist in the teaching of a full range of technical skills and principles relative to culinary arts.

Duties Assist in the teaching of a full range of technical skills and principles relative to Culinary Arts. Apply and maintain sanitation and safety standards and uniform requirements in the classroom and lab environments. Assist in maintaining accurate records in required format for audit purposes. All classes are taught on the Main Campus. Classes may be day or evening.

Minimum Requirements

1. Associate degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or related field;
2. Three years professional culinary experience working at upscale facilities in the capacity of Sous Chef or Executive Chef;
3. Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
4. Evidence of culinary competency, which may include ACF certifications as Certified Executive Chef, Certified Chef de Cuisine, or Certified Sous Chef, verification by success in ACF sanctioned competitions and/or established track record of high performance in well-regarded culinary operations as Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, etc.;
5. Eligible for or in possession of American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Baccalaureate degree in Culinary Arts or related field plus five years’ experience working at upscale facilities in the capacity of Sous Chef or Executive Chef;
2. Well versed and experienced in culinary competitions;
3. Experience teaching in higher education;
4. Industry recognized certifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. This is a continuous recruitment to create an applicant pool, openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis only when hiring managers have a position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester-to-semester. Continuous postings will remain open for a period of 12 months. Applicants of continuous postings may or may not be notified as to the outcome of their candidacy. When new continuous postings become available, we encourage you to reapply.
2. Upon submitting your on-line application, unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the “Minimum Requirements” and/or “Preferred Qualifications” section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript.
3. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from a regionally accredited institution are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Posting Detail Information

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Start Date

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary Range Course rates may vary. Course payment is contingent upon meeting all scheduled class/lab hours and fulfilling the adjunct Teaching Assistant contract for instructional duties. Contact Christina Harley at (828) 398-7226 for more information on salary range