Culinary or Baking Lab Assistant

Southwestern-Oregon-Community-College; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos County seeks a Culinary Lab Assistant to support the baking/culinary program, assist instructors, supervise students in the kitchen, and help maintain lab equipment and safety standards.

The role involves setting up demonstrations, aiding students in lab activities, answering questions, and assisting with events or field trips as needed. Strong kitchen knowledge and one year of industry experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of culinary industry and cooking/baking methods.
• One year of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of kitchen tools, equipment, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up demonstrations and lab exercises for the day.
• Support students working in the kitchen lab and answer questions.
• Maintain daily equipment and supervise safety and sanitation in the lab.
• Assist with sales, events, and off-campus activities when needed.
• Supervise a small group of students and help those needing extra help.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Industry experience

Kitchen safety awareness

Job description

To assist the baking or culinary instructor in the kitchen with student observation, safety training, and lab equipment maintenance.

1. Assistant will help set-up demonstrations and lab exercises for the day
2. Assist students that are working in the kitchen lab
3. Answers questions any students have while in lab
4. Work with students that need extra help
5. Daily equipment maintenance
6. Help students with questions about lab exercises
7. Work with a small group of students during lab classes
8. Assist with sales and events as needed
9. Assist as needed with field trips or events off campus
10. Safely supervise students in the kitchen, follow all rules and guidelines and implement all school standards daily
11. Monitor sanitation and safety
12. Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of the culinary industry and cooking/baking methods.
• One (1) year of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of kitchen tools, equipment, and safety protocols.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Knowledge of all aspects of kitchen protocol and operation.
• Basic knowledge of culinary instructional practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to communicate verbally in ways that meet clients’ needs and levels of understanding.
• Ability to receive and process information in a professional, sensitive, timely, and confidential manner.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process.

• Preferred skills include strong kitchen skill including equipment operation and maintenance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

ServSafe certification

• JOB TITLE: Culinary or Baking Lab Assistant
• LOCATION: Coos County
• FTE: Varies – Adjunct Faculty
• DEPARTMENT: OCCI
• PAY RATE: Adjunct Salary Schedule (Lab Rate)
• EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Enclosed
• REPORTS TO: Director of OCCI
• CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
• REVISION DATE: September 2025

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512.Phone [phone] or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report

The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.