Chef Lecturer- Pretoria

Capsicumcooking; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary education institution in Pretoria seeks an experienced culinary instructor to deliver curriculum and mentor students. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, managing student discipline, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have an Assessor Qualification and a Chef Qualification, along with substantial culinary industry experience. This position offers a chance to shape future chefs in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Assessor Qualification is non-negotiable.
• National or International Chef Qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching activities and ensuring delivery of the set course curriculum.
• Coordinate, mentor, and assist students in practical studies.
• Ensure teaching according to standards of accreditation bodies.

Skills

Management & Leadership

Computer Literate

Interpersonal skills

Culinary arts & Industry courses

Education

National or International Chef Qualification

Assessor Qualification

Job description

LOCATION

Pretoria Campus

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS JOB

Responsible for teaching activities and ensuring delivery of the set course curriculum in accordance with the Capsicum Culinary Studio (CCS) policies and philosophy of individuality and excellence in culinary arts.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Coordinating, Mentoring, and assisting Students with respect to theory and practical studies and cultivation of the individual creative spirit.

• Preparation and delivery of lesson plans
• Identify areas of improvement
• Implementation Lecture schedules
• Student attendance and related administration

Managing Student Discipline and Formal Correspondence

• Investigate acts of misconduct timeously
• Ensure discipline procedure is in accordance with CCS Policies
• Ensure timeous communication

Policy Implementation and Compliance

• Lecturers teaching according to standards and outcomes of relevant accreditation bodies.
• Kitchen Safety, hygiene (incl. Pest Control is in accordance with the Health and Safety legislation.
• Ensure maintenance of kitchen and classroom areas
• Adherence to all Capsicum policies and guidelines as set by the Academic and QA department

Food and Kitchen Items Management

• Ensure that all students and kitchens have necessary items uniforms, knives, shoes, kitchen equipment etc
• Ensure sufficient ordering and purchasing of stock
• Ensure cost of purchasing is within budget.
• Ensure strict stock control

Promotional and Culinary Event Planning

• Lecturers to participate with promotional and culinary events
• Effective planning of promotional and culinary events

Assessment Coordination

• Coordinating recording of test results and related administration
• Setting of papers for tests, assignments and examinations.
• Marking and delivering feedback to students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Assessor Qualification>(Non- negotiable)
• National or International Chef Qualification essential /Diploma

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Management & Leadership
• Computer Literate
• Interpersonal skills
• Culinary arts & Industry courses

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 Years City & Guilds Culinary Arts syllabus lecturing experience.
• 4-5 years Industry Experience.