Manager, Instructional Kitchen
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Instructional Kitchen Manager is responsible for supporting the culinary and pastry labs as well as the overall operations for all back of the house and kitchen areas.
Purchases food and stock makes sure everyone is trained on proper kitchen safety techniques and ensures program policies are upheld.
Ensures the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule food is disposed of properly and the kitchen meets all sanitary standards as defined by the following American Culinary Federation (ACFEF) Standard.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Overall support of the culinary and pastry lab instruction by receiving storing and issuing instructional items as well as manages the maintenance and cleaning of labs.
Oversee set up and breakdown of labs demonstration stations and coolers daily as well as final closing procedures at end of week.
Manage semester inventory of equipment food and lab/student supplies creates par order; assists in distribution of student supplies at semester start.
Communicate all shortages or substitutions of food items with faculty; organizes solution.
Manage onsite and travel to vendors for food purchases.
Must work quickly/accurately to accommodate delivery person; resolves delivery and/or availability problems.
Take weekly inventory of coolers freezers and dry storage areas and creates par orders.
Gather/process/store weekly requisition orders for all lab classes for the faculty.
Manage college lab assistants & work study students including: hiring training supervising scheduling and approval of time sheets; Coordinates schedules with faculty and hospitality classes.
Support to faculty by demonstrating/training students in proper operation of commercial cooking/dishwashing equipment to culinary and hospitality students as required for accreditation compliance.
Demonstrate proper operation of commercial equipment to student workers and hospitality classes.
Manage repair and maintenance schedule of all cooking equipment refrigeration and freezers; oversees preventative maintenance schedule.
Conduct inspections at the start & conclusion of each lab class to ensure that students are in full uniform and the dining room and kitchen areas meet all sanitation requirements and all equipment and supplies are accounted for.
Ensure security of dining room and the back of the house and acts as key-holder in absence of full time faculty.
Support to faculty by instructing A la Carte students in the basics of dining room set up guest service and proper execution of fine dining meal service.
Cross-train in managing budget to ensure sufficient funds to operate the lab areas for the entire year.
In the event of funding made available to program for equipment needs the IKM will work with faculty to research and obtain quotes from vendors to submit to program chair/director.
Develop and conduct recruitment activities off campus and on campus including guided tours and information sessions for high school students and group presentations for educators and at other venues.
Publish menus for the simulated restaurant classroom experience and coordinates publicity with the Communications Services Office.
Coordinate and manage reservations for internal and external customers for dining special meetings meals with on campus professional community groups and district-wide requests.
Support orientation training and continued training on policies procedures safety maintenance and use of chemicals and equipment.
May need to travel to various HCC locations to teach assigned courses during irregular hours including evenings.
Perform other duties tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors degree preferred (a photocopy of the transcript showing degree conferred must accompany the application)
- 5 years of experience in the Food Service/Hospitality Industry required including 2 years as supervisor
- Culinary Arts teaching experience preferred
- Valid Texas Driver License
- ServSafe Certification required
- Food Services Health Sanitation and Safety Principles
- Federal and State Food Safety and Sanitation Regulations
- Food Preparation and Cooking Methods Ingredients and Methods
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest singly-accredited open-admission community colleges offering associate degrees certificates workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive administrative financial or something else youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies second only to New York Citys 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
- Houston is theCulture & Culinary Capital of Texaswith more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race color religion sex gender identity and expression national origin age disability sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Sandra B. Jacobson J.D. . SHRM-SCP Director EEO/Compliance Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX 77266
HCC values its employees and their contributions promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development and provides a positive working and learning environmentthat encourages involvement innovation and creativity.
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact .
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Management Experience
- Conflict Management
- Cooking
- Sanitation
- Restaurant Management
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