Culinary Lab Assistant II

Colorado Mountain College; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution

Annual and sick time

Mental health resources

Tuition benefit

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College seeks a Culinary Lab Assistant II to support culinary lab operations with advanced responsibilities, including maintaining equipment and organizing materials. This part-time position allows for up to 28 hours per week, with a pay rate of $25.78 per hour.

Applicants should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent culinary experience. Knowledge of kitchen safety practices and proficiency in Microsoft Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and experience sufficient for related work experience in a culinary setting.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead faculty in maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and inventory.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Support workflow by meeting with faculty weekly.
• Assist in planning and executing culinary events.

Skills

Culinary arts interest

Advanced cooking techniques

Kitchen safety practices

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate’s degree or High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Lead Culinary Faculty and Assistant Dean of Instruction, the Culinary Lab Assistant II supports the operations of the culinary labs with advanced responsibilities. These include organizing materials for instruction, inventorying supplies, maintaining and repairing equipment, and events.

An hourly time sheet is required. Schedules will be arranged on a weekly basis with the lead faculty and will change according to the needs of the programs.

This is a part‑time position limited to 28 hours per CMC’s workweek (Saturday through Friday).

Pre‑requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient for the needs of the position. Examples may include an Associate’s degree and one year of related work experience in a culinary setting or a High School/GED and three years related work experience in a culinary setting or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

Strong interest or experience in culinary arts, advanced cooking techniques, kitchen safety practices, and supervisory skills are preferred.

Special Skills or Abilities

Knowledge of a variety of standard administrative and business methods and procedures; standard Microsoft Office software, and familiarity with other automated systems software.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well; operate variety of office equipment; proficient in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and electronic mail; multi‑task; meet deadlines; strong verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Language Proficiency

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Location and Compliance

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring pay rate is $25.78 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Duties

• Assist lead faculty in maintaining and repairing equipment and all aspects of kitchen management.
• Monitor equipment, tools, supplies, and product inventory.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen.
• Monitor kitchen usage and schedule student usage.
• Meet weekly with lead faculty, or appropriate instructor, to support workflow.
• Assist in planning and executing culinary events.
• Effective communication via email with faculty, staff, and students is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Supervision Received: The position reports to a designated supervisor. Position usually works within the framework of responsibilities but may require guidance at times.
• Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not supervise others.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicle records check is required.
• May require travel within the college district, altered work schedule and/or occasional evening/weekend hours.
• Incumbents will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling of objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

Non‑Discrimination and ADA

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [e-mail]