Baking and Pastry Adjunct

State of South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks an adjunct Chef Instructor to teach Baking & Pastry curriculum, preparing lesson plans, developing syllabi, and evaluating student progress. The role also involves maintaining certification, documenting activities, and staying current with industry trends.

The instructor will meet with students and staff, manage purchases, and ensure safety in the training area, contributing to a hands-on culinary education in a two-year college setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of paid work experience in Culinary/Baking and Pastry in the past seven years.
• Commitment to excellence and professionalism in classroom and community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction.
• Develop program syllabi, goals and objectives.
• Evaluate student progress toward goals and objectives.
• Maintain program certification requirements.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation and admin reports.
• Attend staff development trainings, workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Ensure safety and security requirements in the training area.
• Meet with students, staff and educators to discuss instructional programs.
• Manage and submit purchase requests and maintain supplies.

Skills

ServSafe Manager

Hands-on teaching

Teaching experience

Education

Associate's degree in Baking & Pastry Arts

Tools

Course development tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks an adjunct Chef Instructor to teach Baking & Pastry curriculum. This individual will be responsible for preparing lesson plans for classroom instruction, developing program syllabi, goals and objectives. Evaluating student's progress in attaining goals and objectives. Maintaining program certification requirements as appropriate. Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports. Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are meet in the training area. Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss student's instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students. Manage and submit purchase requests and maintain supplies.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Must be ServSafe Manager certified. Possess an Associate's degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and/or Culinary Arts from a nationally/regionally accredited college or university. Five (5) years of documented/verifiable paid work experience within the past seven (7) years in the Culinary or Baking and Pastry field, with at least one (1) year in a management position. Commitment to exhibit excellence and professionalism in the classroom and in the community.

Preferred Qualifications

American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification at CWPC (Certified Working Pastry Chef) or CCE (Certified Culinary Educator) or Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) or higher or Certified Executive Chef (CEC). Teaching/training experience. Experience in demonstrating hands‑on Culinary Arts cooking techniques in accordance with the American Culinary Federation standards.

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation and genetic information.