Culinary Arts Lab Assistant

Iowa Western Community College; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College is seeking a Culinary Lab Assistant responsible for supporting culinary classes. The role includes assisting students, managing food preparations, and ensuring a positive educational environment. Candidates must exhibit strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in this collaborative setting.

Benefits

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Discounted tuition for part-time employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Professional appearance and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching and assisting culinary lab classes.
• Prepare and organize lab space.
• Participate in food service events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for assisting in culinary lab classes. Duties include assisting students, food preparation, participating in dining services, organizing food purchasing requisitions, and other duties assigned by the lead instructors.

Job Duties

• Assist with teaching and assisting culinary lab classes as assigned by the academic dean
• Prepare, organize, and clean up the lab space
• Food preparation in accordance with the lead instructor
• Organize and participate in food service events
• Create and organize food purchasing requisitions
• Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs to retain students through graduation
• Demonstrate IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values
• Meet minimum expectations for the college Learning Management System (post syllabus, record attendance, maintain gradebook) and reports (roster verification, progress reports, final grades, assessments)
• Assist with labs as assigned by the academic dean
• Complete required professional development and training
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, contributing to a productive work environment
• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
• Be available to answer student questions during class
• Help students achieve educational and career goals
• Refer students to college resources
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA and Title IX
• Follow safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse groups
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to helping others
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Professional appearance and communication
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Ability to pass a background check

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting and use of hands for computer and office equipment
• Regular talking and hearing
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Cognitive Requirements

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Social interaction skills
• Reasoning and analysis
• Work with minimal supervision

We offer paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and discounted tuition for part-time employees and their dependents. To learn more, click here.