Chef Instructor and Culinary Program Director

6 days ago


Saint Helena, United States CIA Full time
About the Role

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chef Instructor and Culinary Program Director to join our team. As a key member of our culinary education department, you will be responsible for teaching students in the classroom and kitchen lab environments, developing curriculum, conducting research, and contributing to the intellectual property of the college.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teaching and Curriculum Development: Prepare daily instructional lesson plans based on agreed-upon curriculum and instruct in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.
  • Assessment and Evaluation: Assess the learning outcomes listed in the course guide or syllabus of the class(es).
  • Instructional Delivery: Instruct lectures and hands-on classes on campus, off campus, or remotely to a standard consistent with the professional standards of the Culinary Institute of America.
  • Student Support: Work individually as an advisor for students who may need extra help, who have questions about course information, who want career guidance, or who need assistance in their studies.
  • Feedback and Evaluation: Provide regular and constructive feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluate and document student performance using established methods, rubrics, and criteria; file course grades consistently and without prejudice.
  • Collaboration and Professional Development: Collaborate with colleagues to prepare, review, and revise course guides, syllabi, and appropriate curriculum materials for courses offered at the Institute, and any other educational materials required.
  • Travel and Business Operations: Conduct travel and/or off-campus business-related activities instruction, food preparation, and table service in an exemplary manner consistent with the professional standards of the Institute, and within budgetary limits.
  • Equipment and Facilities Management: Assume responsibility for equipment and facilities of the kitchen, bakeshop, pastry shop, dining room, or classrooms.
  • Industry Knowledge and Professional Development: Stay abreast of new developments in the foodservice and hospitality industries; plan on an annual basis professional development; and strive to accomplish the goals set out in the formal annual plan.
  • College Support and Community Engagement: Support the mission and policies of the Institute as well as the overall strategic direction of the Department of Continuing Education; contribute to the growth of the college by serving on committees or task forces, assisting with visitors, recommending students and potential employees, and displaying hospitality.
  • Event Planning and Coordination: Develop menus, planning documents, and organizational plans for conferences, retreats, and any other event as required.
Requirements
  • Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent required in the field of Culinary Arts, Foodservice Management, Hospitality, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum seven (7) years industry post-graduate recent experience; at least three (3) years of supervisory experience with both management and line-level employees.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with fundamental cooking methods and advanced culinary skills; specialization in one or more cuisines such as Asia, Mexico, Latin America, European, and the Mediterranean region, including familiarity of cultural significance, key ingredients, and preparation techniques unique to the cuisine.


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