Facilities jobs in Singapore

The Culinary Institute of America, Singapore is recruiting for baking and pastry faculty member that is responsible for teaching students in their particular course(s) in a professional manner. The responsibilities of the position include preparing lesson plans, teaching and evaluating students, preparing and revising course guides and other educational materials, and developing the intellectual property of the CIA. Faculty members also provide professional and career advice for students pursuing careers in the foodservice industry, maintain office hours, assist students who are having difficulty with studies, and honor CIA policies. Faculty members are also expected to contribute to the overall operation of the college and support the mission of the Institute.

• Prepare and execute upon daily lesson plans for classes and teaches classes, on or off campus, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the CIA.
• Work individually with students who may need extra help, have questions about course information, want career guidance, or who need assistance in their studies.
• Provide regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria; and file course grades promptly.
• Adapt curriculum that has been prepared for other campuses, to be appropriate for CIA, Singapore while maintaining the course description, course objectives, learning outcomes and assessment methods.
• Prepare, review, and revise course guides, syllabi, and appropriate curriculum materials for courses offered at the Institute, along with other relevant educational materials.
• Conduct instruction, food preparation, and table service in a quality manner within budgetary limits.
• Teach courses as assigned and follows the schedule provided for that course, beginning on time.
• In culinary, baking, or pastry art classes, supervise students in preparing quality foods within Institute guidelines. In table service classes, supervises students in delivering quality service according to college guidelines. Order food in partnership with the food purchaser while adhering to the annual budgetary guidelines.
• Enforce sanitation principles (appropriate to particular teaching assignment), attendance policies, Institute’s Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene Policy, and other academic policies.
• Assume responsibility for equipment and facilities of the kitchen, bakeshop, pastry shop, chocolate studio or classrooms.
• Stay abreast of new developments in their field and the foodservice and hospitality industries, plan, on an annual basis, professional development; and strive to accomplish the goals set out in the formal annual plan.
• Contribute to the growth of the CIA by serving on committees or task forces, assisting with visitors, recommending students and potential employees, and displaying hospitality.
• Perform duties common to all Culinary Institute employees and any other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts or Hospitality Management required, or equivalent professional experience in lieu thereof.

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of applicable and escalating experience in a baking and pastry, culinary or hospitality environment.

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Professional international work experience, specifically in Asia
• Previous instructional experience preferred, with a strong preference given to a record of academic experience and scholarship.

• Certified Hospitality Education (CHE) preferred.
• ProChef Certification preferred.

• High skill levels in baking and pastry skills, management, food costing, sanitary practices, and familiarity with world cuisines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to break complex concepts down to instruct students on their completion.
• Ability to identify learning outcomes, and execute plans to achieve those objectives with students.
• Strong teamwork, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to stay abreast of industry trends and breakthroughs, and incorporate into curriculum.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including email software, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn industry specific software relating to educational technology, grading systems and purchase ordering systems.