Lecturer - Culinary Skills [ITE College West]

Institute of Technical Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical education institution in Singapore seeks a passionate Lecturer to nurture students' potential. Responsibilities include teaching culinary skills in Asian and Western cuisines, carrying out industry projects, and maintaining industry relationships. Candidates should have at least 3 years of applicable experience and strong communication skills. Opportunities for advancement are available for those with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Asian cuisine and/or Western cuisine.
• Conversant in Asian culinary practices and knowledge of local herbs and spices.
• Sound foundation in French, Italian, Nordic, or Spanish cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning for students.
• Carry out industry or consultancy projects.
• Maintain strong linkages with industry and schools.

Skills

Team player

Passion for teaching

Strong verbal and written communication

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of food recipe formulation

Familiarity with modern kitchen equipment

Tools

Culinary competition participation

Job description

What the role is:

As a Lecturer, your contributions go beyond teaching and facilitating learning. You will play a critical role in recognising and nurturing your students’ potential and their lifelong learning needs.

What you will be working on:

In addition to your teaching duties, you will carry out industry or consultancy projects to help you remain relevant in your profession and to evolving changes in industry, and maintain strong linkages with industry and schools. You will also have the opportunity to have industry attachments or experience on a regular basis to update your skills, knowledge and practices of your profession.

What we are looking for:

A team player with a strong passion to teach with at least 3 years of experience in Asian cuisine and/or Western cuisine:

• Asian Cuisine – conversant in Asian culinary kitchen practices with good knowledge of the use of local herbs and spices, and the various aspects of cookery methods in relation to many popular Chinese, Malay, Peranakan and Indian recipes.
• Western Cuisine - sound culinary foundation and working knowledge in any of the following cuisines i.e. French, Italian, Nordic and Spanish.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and supervisory experience will be essential. Proven knowledge of food recipe formulation and development; Familiar with modern kitchen equipment and have been involved in some aspects of digitalisation/modernisation in the kitchen.
• Participation and accolades in culinary competitions will be an advantage.

Those with good and relevant experience can look forward to Senior Lecturer or equivalent positions, with career development opportunities to leadership positions in the Colleges or Headquarters.

Applicants may check their application status at the end of 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

About Institute of Technical Education

The Institute of Technical Education is a globally-recognised world-class institution for excellence in technical education. Here, you make an extraordinary difference because ours is a unique Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on College Education. Our awards include the prestigious Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation and the inaugural Harvard-IBM Innovations Award in Transforming Government, affirmations of transformational leadership and passionate staff who bring us closer to becoming a Global Leader for Innovations in Technical Education.