Culinary Lab Technician — Class Demos & Prep

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University seeks a part-time Culinary Lab Assistant in Grand Junction, CO to support instructor demonstrations and student projects. You will measure ingredients and gather tools with precision, sanitize equipment, and maintain an organized lab workspace.

This role emphasizes professionalism, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with instructors and students in a university lab setting.

Qualifications

• Must measure ingredients and gather required tools with accuracy.
• Maintain clean, sanitized workspace and proper storage of supplies.
• Follow sanitation and safety standards at all times.
• Interact professionally with students and instructors.

Responsibilities

• measure ingredients and gather required tools for instructor demonstrations prior to the beginning of class with 100% accuracy
• clean and sanitize all tools, equipment, and appliances used for demonstrations and return them to their correct storage locations
• gather and organize ingredients and supplies needed for student lab projects
• organize finished products and repackage foods as appropriate for use in food pantry or other outlets
• ensure that all excess ingredients are processed and/or packaged to maintain maximum shelf life and utilization as directed by the instructor
• monitor incidental lab supplies such as disposables and gloves and restock as needed according to a par stock list
• maintain a clean and orderly workspace by organizing all tools and staple ingredients in the lab
• follow standards of sanitation and safety at all times
• follow standards of professionalism when interacting with students and instructor
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab sanitation

Organization

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Gloves

Sanitation supplies

Kitchen tools

Job description

Colorado Mesa University seeks a part-time Culinary Lab Assistant in Grand Junction, CO to support instructor demonstrations and student projects. You will measure ingredients and gather tools with precision, sanitize equipment, and maintain an organized lab workspace.

This role emphasizes professionalism, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with instructors and students in a university lab setting.