Senior Pastry & Baking Arts 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 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.