Culinary Lab Operations Specialist

CHESS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a Culinary and/or Beverage Operations Specialist to support day-to-day lab operations for culinary and beverage programs. The role focuses on keeping labs ready for instruction and events, creating SOPs, and maintaining compliance records.

A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential to enhance department performance across CNM. The position involves assisting faculty, managing lab equipment and inventory, and facilitating demonstrations

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and two years of related experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with four years of related experience.
• Degrees in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, Brewing & Beverage Management, or related field are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, sets up, runs, and cleans labs for courses and events in compliance with OSHA, HACCP, and FDA regulations.
• Assists in monitoring compliance with fire and safety regulations of labs and equipment.
• Operates culinary and beverage equipment during demonstrations and serves as a student orientation role.
• Manages inventory including ordering, receiving, and FIFO-based inventory control with vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Safety compliance awareness

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree

Two years related experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Four years related experience

Job description

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a Culinary and/or Beverage Operations Specialist to support day-to-day lab operations for culinary and beverage programs. The role focuses on keeping labs ready for instruction and events, creating SOPs, and maintaining compliance records.

A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential to enhance department performance across CNM. The position involves assisting faculty, managing lab equipment and inventory, and facilitating demonstrations