Chef/Culinary Non-Credit Instructors

<p style="margin:0in;margin-top:30.1pt;margin-right:1.1pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:.1pt;text-indent:.25pt;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color:inherit;">We are hiring exceptional Chef/Culinary/Hospitality Instructors who have a passion for teaching personal enrichment and/or workforce classes to clients, their employees, workforce students, especially to a diverse audience. All chefs and culinary/hospitality instructors must be credentialed in their area of expertise and experienced in the specific discipline being taught. Should be comfortable customizing curriculum to fit the individual need of the class or client.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-top:.95pt;margin-right:1.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:.3pt;"><span style="color:inherit;">Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, provides instructional services to clients in the community, students and clients’ employees. The instructor will work with Business &amp; Community Services to provide culinary instruction on a variety of topics to be determined each semester. Most classes are in the evenings for 2-3 hours but can be at other times depending on the need, client requests or special programs and events as scheduled.</span></p><ol style="list-style-type: decimal;margin-left: 0.0in;"><li>Prepares syllabus, assessments, lesson plans and activities, submits to Program Administrator prior to the start of each class.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in developing curriculum.&nbsp;</li><li>Teaches assigned curriculum in accordance with course syllabus and assessments as scheduled; ensures all classes start on time and as scheduled; notifies Program Administrator at least 3 hours in advance when a situation occurs that could prevent class from starting on time.</li><li>Ability to work with classroom style as provided in order to meet specifications of course; ensures all labs &amp; equipment are properly maintained and secured; ensures all equipment and supplies are returned to storage and secured following each class as necessary; immediately reports any issues to Jump Start Administrator.</li><li>Completes required reporting and documentation, including assessment of learning outcomes, attendance verifications, evaluations, etc.</li><li>Must be able to commit to hours of courses as scheduled; must be able to handle both onsite courses at HCC and offsite at facilities in the community.</li><li>Plan and order all ingredients and supplies in compliance with timelines and deadlines as set by the college using the approved systems in place by the college.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned by administration.</li></ol><strong>REQUIRED:</strong>&nbsp; Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is required along with prior teaching experience particularly in a community college or workforce training environment. &nbsp;Instructor may be asked to assist in the development of these and other classes and courses. &nbsp;Current ServSafe® &nbsp;or TIPS certification; Demonstrated strong communication, writing and presentation skills; strong facilitation/training experience in-group context with a commitment to working with diverse populations; ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments and coordinate training session logistics.<br><br><strong>EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:</strong> Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.<strong><u>Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position</u></strong><br><br><strong>Hourly Rate:</strong>&nbsp; $45-$50/hour depending upon education and experience/specialty<br><p style="margin: 0.0in;"><strong>Hours:&nbsp;</strong> Select<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Weekday Evenings</p><br><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: black;">- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa. </span></strong><span style="color: black;"><br><strong>- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.</strong></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin-left: 0.0in;"><em>Holyoke Community College is committed to excellence and opportunity through diversity in education and employment. Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin, in its education programs or employment.&nbsp;</em>&nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;</span></p><br>