"Part-Time, Temporary Culinary/Hospitality Assistant"

Part-Time, Temporary Culinary/Hospitality Assistant

Company: Monroe Community College

Job Location: Rochester, 14623

Category: Food Services

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Function of Position:

The position reports directly to the Senior Technical Assistant of the Hospitality Department and indirectly to the Department Chair of Hospitality. Under the direction of the Senior Technical Assistant and/or Department Chair, is primarily responsible for classroom and laboratory support.

Primary Functions:

• Assists faculty and students in the laboratory with daily classroom lab support and classroom instruction
• Cleans, organizes, prepares and equips the food laboratories for classroom instruction on a daily basis, which may include lifting, moving and set-up of food, supplies and equipment
• Food/supply inventory, ordering and procurement
• Prepare invoices for payment, and submit to Senior Technical Assistant for processing
• Receive delivery of products, and maintain records of delivery. Maintain generally accepted HACCAP and sanitation procedures
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise, and maintain work records for student aids and student assistants. Including submission of time sheets
• Food costing/Recipe Scaling

Secondary Functions:

• Provides assistance for specialty events within the department, including but not limited to: guest lecturers, culinary demonstrations, high school tours, special projects and class events
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Senior Technical Assistant and/or Department Chair

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned associate's degree in hospitality or culinary arts from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• 3 years of practical work experience
• Practical employment experience
• Effective communication skills, both orally and written
• Proven ability to work as an enthusiastic team member
• Ability and willingness to represent the college and the department in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Commitment to continued professional growth and development.
• Servsafe certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

The physical demands and working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands of Position: Frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the use of step stools in order to retrieve archived materials. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, such as papers, files, boxes, equipment, computers, etc. and rarely requires moving material weighing over 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as a computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.

Pay-rate: $17-$20.50/hour depending on experience

Working Hours: 10-12 hours per week, Thursdays 9:00am - 4:00 pm, Fridays: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Working Conditions: Varies (kitchen laboratory, office setting, classroom)

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S