Director of Culinary Affairs-Career Culinary Chef Instructor Full-Time

JOB TITLE: Director of Culinary Affairs-Career Culinary Chef Instructor Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Senior VP of Culinary Operations

MISSION:

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary school in New York City and Los Angeles. We are passionate about helping students of all ages and backgrounds pursue their culinary career dreams. We accomplish this in disciplined environment that fosters excellence, critical thinking and creativity in students, faculty and staff.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ICE is seeking a Director of Culinary Affairs - Career Culinary Chef Instructor who will be responsible for leading hands-on culinary classes which conform to our curriculum in an inspirational environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct in-classroom demonstrations as required by curriculum
• Demonstrate techniques and concepts as required by the curriculum
• Deliver clear, concise and organized lectures as required by the curriculum
• Assess student performance through observation and interaction, along with written and practical examinations
• Maintain a positive, focused learning environment during class
• Assure that classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety and sanitation
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance

• Attends meetings and faculty orientation as required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary diploma and/or some form of formal Culinary Education
• Must possess a solid foundation of culinary and pastry & baking knowledge, with a strong desire for continued learning
• Minimum of seven (7) years of culinary experience preferred, with some supervisory responsibilities
• Teaching experience highly preferred
• Flexible schedule (weekends and evenings) to accommodate ICE class schedules
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• 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

TO APPLY:

Forward resume and cover letter with your salary expectations to [email protected] and [email protected]

WHAT WE OFFER:

$72,000-$78,000

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition forgiveness in ICE’s Career Training program’s
• Free Recreational Classes
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

About ICE:

The award-winning Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) 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 with over 20,000 graduates. In 2015, ICE 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 ICE is its programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Hotel & Hospitality Management and Health-Supportive Culinary Arts. ICE’s programs are intensive, sophisticated and can be completed in 6-13 months. In addition to career programs, ICE offers a vast menu of recreational courses for the public, and a highly developed special events division. ICE 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 about ICE, please visit our website at ice.edu or connect with us @iceculinary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch our videos on YouTube at:

The Institute of Culinary Education is an equal opportunity employer.