Senior Instructor (Food Preparation Western)

Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council (VTC) invites applications for a teaching role across its Hotel and Tourism Institute and culinary institutes in Hong Kong. The candidate will conduct classes and practical training in western cuisine, contribute to curriculum development, and deliver catering services during operations.

The role requires a higher diploma in related fields, substantial teaching/industry experience, strong supervisory skills, and proficiency in English and Chinese; Putonghua is a plus.

Qualifications

• Higher diploma in Hotel / Catering Management / Culinary Arts or equivalent; Ausbildereignungsprüfung preferred.
• At least 6 years relevant work/teaching experience in hotel/catering.
• Strong supervisory and administrative abilities.
• Good knowledge of trade terminology.
• Good English and Chinese communication; Putonghua preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to pass a trade test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes and practical training in western food preparation.
• Assist in development of programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials.
• Deliver catering and culinary services to hotel guests and members of the public during daily operations.
• Assist in supervision and management of staff and resources; prepare financial estimates and training statistics; maintain student records.
• Assist in recruitment and placement of students; support student administration.
• Oversee procurement, maintenance and commissioning of plants and equipment.
• Ensure smooth running of Training Kitchens and daily operations of training programmes.
• Liaise with industry counterparts and related associations.

Skills

Bilingual comms

Putonghua preferred

Supervisory exp

Administrative skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Higher diploma in Hotel / Catering Management / Culinary Arts

Certified Trainer Chef Certificate (Ausbildereignungsprüfung) in Western Cuisine

Job description

Hotel and Tourism Institute / Chinese Culinary Institute / International Culinary Institute

Ref. no : C/HTI/SI_FPW/09/26-AP2

Major Duties

• (a) To conduct classes and practical training in western food preparation
• (b) To assist in development of programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials
• (c) To deliver catering and culinary services to hotel guests and members of the general public during daily operations
• (d) To assist in the supervision and management of staff and resources preparation of financial estimates and training statistics and maintenance of student and related records
• (e) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration, including to assist in recruitment and placement of students
• (f) To oversee the procurement, maintenance and commissioning of plants and equipment
• (g) To perform duties related to the effective running of training programmes and the daily operations of Training Kitchens and
• (h) To liaise with counterparts in the industry and related associations.

Requirements

• (a) A recognised higher diploma in Hotel / Catering Management / Culinary Arts, or in relevant discipline, or equivalent preferably with a qualification in Certified Trainer Chef Certificate (Ausbildereignungsprüfung) in Western Cuisine
• (b) At least 6 years relevant work and / or teaching experience in hotel / catering industry
• (c) Good supervisory experience and administrative abilities
• (d) Good knowledge of trade specific terminologies
• (e) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese, knowledge of Putonghua is preferable
• (f) Good knowledge of basic computer applications and
• (g) Ability to pass a trade test.

Notes

• (1) Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in the Requirements (a) above but possessing 12 years experience in the relevant industry and / or teaching may also apply. Where applicable, these candidates may be required to have a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 qualification.
• (2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
• (3) The appointee may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours, work on shift over a full 7-day period and in designated places as assigned.
• (4) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.