Instructional Staff I, Culinary Arts

Lamar State College Port Arthur; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College Port Arthur seeks an instructional staff member to deliver culinary arts instruction in the Camp and Low Security Federal Prison System. The role involves directing training, menu planning, and cost analysis, with travel to multiple campuses and prison locations.

It is a full-time, 12-month exempt position reporting to the Inmate Instruction Department. Qualifications include an AAS in Culinary Arts or related field, at least three years of relevant experience, ServSafe

Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Three years of related work experience.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Must be able to clear Federal Bureau of Prisons’ background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in culinary arts.
• Participate in college tasks including advising, recruiting, and tutoring.
• Serve on departmental and college committees; assist in curriculum development and assessment.
• Attend required instructional meetings and stay current on safety and higher education trends.
• Travel to various campuses and prison systems as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

ASc Culinary Arts or related

Job description

The Instructional Staff of Culinary Arts has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, classroom and lab instruction of culinary arts in the Camp and Low Security Federal Prison System. This position is also responsible for coordinating activities and directing training; providing instruction in preparing foods in hotels or restaurants; familiarizing students with planning of menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers; and training in reviewing menus, analyzing recipes, determining food, labor and overhead costs, and assigning prices to menu items. This is a full-time, 12-month exempt position that reports to LSCPA’s Inmate Instruction Department.

Must receive and maintain security clearance for the prison system.

• Provide quality instruction
• Participate in college tasks, which includes but is not limited to, advising, recruiting, and tutoring
• Serve on departmental and college committees, perform community services, and participate in continuing educational and/or professional development opportunities
• Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives
• Attend required instructional meetings
• Maintain current knowledge, expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility along with broader higher education matters and trends
• Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner
• Travel to various campuses and/or conferences, seminar locations, and Low Security Federal Prison System
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts or related field
• Three years of related work experience
• ServSafe Certification
• Must be able to clear Federal Bureau of Prisons’ background check

Physical Requirements

This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus and in a prison setting; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Work Hours

Full time hours, Monday – Friday, with some evenings, depending upon class schedule