Culinary Instructor

United Marine Training Centre, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

United Marine Training Center, Inc. in Manila is seeking a skilled Culinary Instructor to deliver and assess culinary programs for seafarers.

The role involves supervising class delivery, preparing materials, and ensuring HACCP and ServSafe practices are observed within a maritime training environment. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in Culinary Arts and Technology Management or TESDA TM 1, with 5+ years industry experience and a background in teaching or shipboard settings.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Culinary Arts/Management or related field.
• TESDA TM 1 certification preferred.
• Min 5 years of industry experience.
• Background in teaching and/or shipboard work is preferred.
• Experience developing training methodologies and programs.
• Experience teaching TESDA courses for NCI/NCIII.
• Knowledge of local and international maritime training regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course and assessment delivery under supervision.
• Prepare assessment materials and verify participant identity.
• Conduct course delivery as planned under supervision.
• Ensure timely submission of grades and reports.
• Support course delivery observations and assessments.
• Compliance with ServSafe, GHP, HACCP practices where applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen and operations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Shipboard experience

Training development

Maritime regulations

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts and Technology Management

TESDA TM 1 certification

Job description

Established in 1998, United Marine Training Center, Inc. (UMTC) is a high-quality maritime educational institution based in Manila, Philippines, providing world-class instruction and assessment to seafarers.

UMTC’s training portfolio covers over 80 courses, including Deck, Engine, Culinary, ETO, General Courses, and STCW Courses, whilst its Cadet Training Program has one of the most relevant and leading curriculums worldwide. At the same time, UMTC provides custom-designed training programs for third-party ship and crew management companies.

The UMTC complex boasts extensive state-of-the-art maritime equipment and facilities to fully prepare trainees for real-life scenarios. Meanwhile, a 650-bed dormitory provides an effective boarding style environment for cadets/seafarers.

We are presently seeking a CULINARY INSTRUCTOR to join our team here in Manila. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, reputable, and growing company here in the Philippines, and be part of an exciting and dynamic industry, with a long and rich history.

At UMTC, we encourage an open, friendly, and international working environment, and always put people and our communities at the center of our work.

Responsibilities

Course and Assessment Delivery

• Perform pre-delivery preparation under supervision.
• Facilitates attendance checking, verify authenticity of participant’s identity, and confirm entry requirements of participants under supervision.
• Conducts course delivery as planned under supervision.
• Demonstrates proficient course delivery methodologies and techniques under supervision.

Course and Assessment Development and Administration

• Prepares assessment materials under supervision.
• Conducts assessment as planned and accomplishes the approved assessment instruments of the course under supervision.
• Ensures timely submission of grades, evaluation, and assessment reports under supervision.
• Complies with the requirements of the Instructor Competency Development Program.
• Conducts course delivery observations.
• Performs assessment observation.

Staff Training and Development

• Supervises and enforces the work plans, programs, operational systems, training guidelines, and procedures of the department.
• Facilitates internal and external audits, accreditation, and other relevant activities as deemed necessary.
• Supervises and enforces the implementation of all ServSafe, GHP, and HACCP-related practices in both training, operations, and assigned areas of responsibility.

Administration and Reporting

• Ensures the quality of food and services provided to clients are of a high standard.
• Ensures the on-time completion and submission of all HACCP-related documents/
• Ensures the correctness and accuracy of data contained in all HACCP-related documents.
• Performs other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the immediate superior.

Culinary Operations

• Acts as PIC during the weekend.
• Prepares a planned healthy menu cycle every month.
• Ensures the menu is prepared as planned for the external client as per Meal Arrangement Request.
• Ensures regular maintenance of cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Diploma in Culinary Arts and Technology Management or a similar Culinary Management Course or AD/BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, preferably specializing in Culinary Arts AND/OR Baking and Pastry Arts.
• Preferably with up-to-date TESDA TM 1 certification.
• With extensive industry experience of at last 5 years.
• Preferably with a background in teaching and/or shipboard experience.
• Preferably with a background in developing training methodologies and programs.
• Preferably with a background in teaching TESDA courses for NCI and NCIII training.
• Preferably with knowledge of local and international maritime training regulations.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN STRICT CONFIDENCE

UMTC is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith, or social background.