EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

Division: Technical Education Center

Department: Culinary Arts

Job title: Adjunct Instructor – Culinary Arts (Basehor-Linwood High School)

Reports to: Cliff Smith

Supervises: Students

Position type: Adjunct Instructor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Purpose: Teach various courses in the Culinary Arts program

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach various courses and labs in the Culinary Arts program; following course syllabi.

• Prepare students for a job in the food industry.

• Travel with students to various places for educational and competitive activities.

• Assess students in the lab and classroom setting.

• Demonstrate various cooking methods to the students.

• Adhere to high standards of student products in the lab and classroom.

• Attend meetings necessary to the college and department.

• Prepare and complete any required paperwork necessary to teaching and the college.

• Organize and execute catering and charity events utilizing students in the program.

• Develop food product lists for every class taught to be turned into lab assistant.

• Other related duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

   

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive college vehicles.

• Ability to follow and execute recipes adhering to strict industry standards.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Ability to work with a variety of students and prepare them for a career in the industry.

• Knowledge of use and care of commercial kitchen equipment

• Have basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or other food industry related degree preferred

• A minimum of 3 years industry-related experience which can be at an educational setting.

• ServSafe certified. If not certified, must obtain the certificate within 90 days of employment.

• 1-2 years teaching/training experience preferred

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items. The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.

 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

 

 

SALARY: $

(If a current KCKCC employee is selected for this position, consideration will be given to current salary.)

 

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of position given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job related duties through their hiring department. Specific job related duties assigned by hiring department shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be expanded in role or scope.

 

 

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