Culinary Arts Program Assistant - Part-Time

East Providence Career & Tech Center; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

East Providence Career & Tech Center in East Providence, RI invites applicants for a part-time Culinary Arts Technical Assistant. This role supports culinary instructors in classroom and cafe operations, ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment for students.

Immediate start, grant-funded position with a 30-hour work week for the 2025-26 school year. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, ServeSafe and RI Safety Manager certifications, plus at least four years in food service or hospitality

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate.
• Hold or be eligible for a Rhode Island Food Service Safety Manager’s Certificate and possess ServeSafe Food Handler’s certification.
• Proficient in current skills and knowledge of food service operations to include front and back of the house.
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful food service or hospitality experience required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to establish professional rapport with students and teachers.
• Must Pass a BCI Criminal Background Check

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in all areas of classroom and kitchen activities, including preparation, service, event coordination, and cleaning.
• Assist with the operations of the Townie Pride Cafe: a student run Culinary Enterprise.
• Assist with materials, teacher-directed activities, and operation of the kitchen and dining room.
• Assist Culinary Instructors with supervision of students to help ensure a safe and professional working environment.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the teacher or Director of Career & Technical Education.

Skills

Food service operations

Communication skills

ServeSafe Food Handler

Background check

Front of house

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

ServeSafe Food Handler certification

Food Safety Manager certification eligible

Job description

East Providence Career & Tech Center in East Providence, RI invites applicants for a part-time Culinary Arts Technical Assistant. This role supports culinary instructors in classroom and cafe operations, ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment for students.

Immediate start, grant-funded position with a 30-hour work week for the 2025-26 school year. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, ServeSafe and RI Safety Manager certifications, plus at least four years in food service or hospitality