Pastry and Baking Arts Chef Instructor

Institute of Culinary Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition forgiveness in the Institute’s

Free Recreational Classes

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Job summary

The Institute of Culinary Education seeks a Chef Instructor to deliver our award-winning education and inspire students and peers alike. A senior instructor mentors students and models professionalism, while guiding faculty in curriculum delivery and industry excellence.

You will conduct in-classroom demonstrations, teach pastry techniques, and ensure food safety and sanitation in a dynamic, hands-on program. Flexibility with weekends/evenings and strong communication are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in a related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Formal pastry arts education required.
• Minimum of seven years pastry and baking experience with some supervisory responsibilities; fine dining preferred.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating with multiple departments and teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide aspiring culinary professionals to find their culinary voice.
• Motivate and guide peers to greater success in teaching and expertise in their field.
• Train faculty in curriculum mastery and teaching skill as required.
• Represent the Institute in marketing opportunities and out-of-campus events as required.
• Represent the Institute for on-campus events as required (such as, but not limited to: Open-house, demonstrations, special events).
• Conduct in-classroom demonstrations as required by curriculum.
• Demonstrate techniques and concepts as required by the curriculum.
• Deliver clear, concise and organized lectures both in-person and online.
• Assess student and faculty performance through observation and interaction, along with written and practical examinations.
• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
• Assure classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety and sanitation.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Attend meetings and faculty orientation as required.
• Attend and assist at annual commencement ceremony.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Pastry & Baking knowledge

Teaching / lecturing

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree or higher in a related field

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Institute of Culinary Education is dedicated to inspiring our students to reach their full potential through an education that emphasizes technique and professionalism. We accomplish this in a passionate, disciplined environment that fosters excellence, critical thinking and creativity in students, faculty and staff.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Chef Instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education is tasked with both delivered our award-winning education, and inspiring students and peers alike. A senior instructor models the level of professionalism that is an example to others and takes the time to mentor and train students. They are emblematic of the best qualities from both the hospitality and education fields.

CAMPUS

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Motivate and guide aspiring culinary professionals to find their culinary voice.
• Motivate and guide peers to greater success in teaching and expertise in their field.
• Train faculty in curriculum mastery and teaching skill as required.
• Represent the Institute in marketing opportunities and out-of-campus events as required.
• Represent the Institute for on-campus events as required (such as, but not limited to: Open-house, demonstrations, special events).
• Conduct in-classroom demonstrations as required by curriculum.
• Demonstrate techniques and concepts as required by the curriculum.
• Deliver clear, concise and organized lectures both in-person and online.
• Assess student and faculty performance through observation and interaction, along with written and practical examinations.
• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
• Assure classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety and sanitation.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Attend meetings and faculty orientation as required.
• Attend and assist at annual commencement ceremony.
• Other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. Master’s degree preferred
• Formal pastry arts education
• Must possess a solid foundation of pastry & baking knowledge, with a strong desire for continued learning
• Minimum of seven (7) years pastry & baking experience with some supervisory responsibilities. Fine Dining experience highly preferred.
• College-level teaching experience highly preferred.
• Flexible schedule (weekends and evenings) to accommodate class schedules.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Tuition forgiveness in the Institute’s Career Training program’s
• Free Recreational Classes
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

About the Institute of Culinary Education:
The award-winning Institute of Culinary Education was established in 1975 and has since grown to be one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary institute in New York City and Los Angeles. In 2015, we built and moved to a new flagship location in lower Manhattan, NY. In 2019, USAToday ranked ICE the “#1 culinary school in America”. The foundation of the Institute is its programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Hotel & Hospitality Management and Health-Supportive Culinary Arts. The Institute's programs are intensive, sophisticated and can be completed in 6-13 months. In addition to career programs, we offer a vast menu of recreational courses for the public, and a highly developed special events division. The Institute continues to grow and evolve with the launch of its LA campus in 2018, the acquisition of the Natural Gourmet Institute in 2019 and the acquisition of the French Culinary Institute (ie International Culinary Center) in 2020. For more information, please visit our website at ice.edu or connect with us @iceculinary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch our videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/iceculinary

The Institute of Culinary Education is an equal opportunity employer.