Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management OR Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and Bachelors Degree in Education Business Administration Business Career and Technical Education Management or Marketing. Five (5) years experience in the food service industry. Current ServSafe certification. At least two (2) years of experience teaching at the college level either as the primary instructor or as a graduate teaching assistant. Ability to teach a full range of culinary arts courses which include entry-level and advanced theoretical and lab courses. Experience with analyzing and controlling food and beverage management costs utilizing common control methods and software to make decisions oversee inventory and cost controls for program. Ability to integrate current culinary trends into all courses. Ability to effectively use teaching strategies and technologies for in-person and/or online learning. Knowledge of and ability to integrate current technological applications into our culinary courses. Ability to deliver required predefined course elements while drawing from ones own knowledge and experiences to engage students and make the course their own. Ability to teach a variety of day and evening and first- and second-year courses at the main campus and/or at Regional Centers. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills. Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department and a willingness to participate in the College through leadership in department and college-wide committees. Experience with and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree from an accredited institution preferred. Experience coordinating and supervising students industry-related work experiences preferred. Accreditation by the American Culinary Federation ( ACF ) with one or more of the following: Certified Sous Chef Certified Chef de Cuisine Certified Executive Chef Certified Master Chef Certified Culinary Educator preferred. Active participation in industry related professional development activities meetings and/or conferences preferred. Prior experience using Canvas Learning Management System preferred. Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps. Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college. Bilingual or other language proficiency.