Lecturer: Patisserie

Invictus Education Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pretoria is seeking a Patisserie Lecturer to inspire and teach students in the culinary field. The ideal candidate will have extensive pastry experience, teaching skills, and a passion for the culinary arts. The role includes conducting lectures, curriculum input, and mentorship, offering an opportunity to shape future chefs in their journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Pastry experience.
• Minimum 2 years lecturing / teaching / assessor experience.
• Experience in a managerial position is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theory lectures and kitchen pastry practical sessions.
• Ensure a pass rate of 85% and throughput rate of 90% is achieved.
• Student tracking, counselling and support.
• Input towards curriculum development and improvement.
• Apply assessment principles as per assessor code of conduct.
• Industry time and research.
• Taking the lead on all Competitions.
• In charge of Pastry Based Excursions for the students.

Skills

Chocolate Work

Sugar Craft

Bread Making

Basic Pastry Fundamentals

Cake Decorating

Education

Minimum NQF 5 qualification in the hospitality industry

City and Guilds Diploma in Food Prep and Cooking & Patisserie

CATHSSETA scoping – Unit 73292

Assessors and Moderators certificate

Job description

Overview

Job Description The International Hotel School Pretoria Campus is searching for a Patisserie Lecturer. The purpose of this role is to teach and share your passion for the culinary industry with eager young students; helping them grow individually, and ultimately playing a role in their career paths and success in life. This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience reserved for only the most incredible people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theory lectures and kitchen pastry practical sessions
• Ensure a pass rate of 85% and throughput rate of 90% is achieved
• Student tracking, counselling and support
• Input towards curriculum development and improvement
• Apply assessment principles as per assessor code of conduct
• Industry time and research
• Open day Sweet Snacks
• Taking the lead on all Competitions
• In charge of Pastry Based Excursions for the students

Requirements

• Minimum NQF 5 qualification in the hospitality industry
• City and Guilds Diploma in Food Prep and Cooking & Patisserie
• CATHSSETA scoping – Unit 73292 is a requirement
• Assessors and Moderators certificate
• Certified to conduct outcome-based assessment
• Minimum 5 years Pastry experience
• Minimum 2 years lecturing / teaching / assessor
• Experience in a managerial position is needed
• Chocolate Work
• Sugar Craft
• Bread Making
• Basic Pastry Fundamentals
• Cake Decorating