Job Summary
Under the direction of Culinary Arts Faculty performs specialized instructional support in various phases of culinary arts and food service. Assists with the instruction of students in all aspects of culinary arts in a variety of areas within the kitchen lab including but not limited to foundational culinary arts patisserie and baking as well as the Santiam Restaurant Commons Cafeteria catering & onsite or offsite Food Truck operations. This may include menu planning recipe development food ordering and purchasing utilizing seasonal products minimizing leftovers and the proper costing and pricing to contain operational costs. May coordinate and oversee dining room and kitchen operations for evening and/or weekend catering events as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience: Position requires an AA/AS degree in a skilled discipline such as culinary arts or food service management or the equivalent in a structured training program plus a minimum of three years of fulltime directly related industry experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position. Knowledge and Skills: Must have a working knowledge of instructional techniques and skills sufficient to instruct and tutor students on an informal level. Technical knowledge in the preparation of culinary arts patisserie & baking and/or food service is required. Must have knowledge and understanding of safety practices and procedures in the food industry environment. Requires good planning and communication skills. Skill at developing learning exercises is required. Abilities: Ability to set up and maintain laboratory/kitchen and equipment in a safe clean and functional manner is required. Must have the ability to work independently to set up student projects that meet the instructional goals of faculty. Must be able to communicate in both formal and informal settings with students faculty and public. Must be able to demonstrate good public relations skills and exhibit professional services. Must be able to operate the tools and specialized equipment used in the position in a safe and professional manner. Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and abilities. Licenses and Certificates: Requires current Food Handlers card and OLCC permit or must obtain within 30 days of employment and must keep current during employment.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of one year work experience training employees in the food service industry or instructional setting involving mentoring activities and/or set up and support of learning experience is preferred.
Work Schedule
MonFri start and end varies around 7:00am3:00pm
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority