Culinary Arts Chef Instructor - Full-Time

JOB TITLE: Career Culinary Arts Chef Instructor - Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Lead Culinary Arts Chef Instructor

MISSION:

ICE is dedicated to inspiring our students to reach their full potential through an education that emphasizes technique and professionalism. We accomplish this in a passionate, disciplined environment that fosters excellence, critical thinking and creativity in students, faculty and staff.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Chef Instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education is tasked with both delivered our award-winning education, and inspiring students and peers alike. A senior instructor models the level of professionalism that is an example to others and takes the time to mentor and train students. They are emblematic of the best qualities from both the hospitality and education fields.

KEY 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 ICE in marketing opportunities and out-of-campus events as required.
• Represent ICE 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.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Formal culinary arts or pastry arts education.
• Must possess a solid foundation of culinary and/or pastry & baking knowledge, with a strong desire for continued learning.
• Minimum of seven (7) years culinary or pastry & baking experience with some supervisory responsibilities.
• Fine Dining experience highly preferred.
• College-level 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.
• 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]

WHAT WE OFFER:

PAY: $160.00 per class

• 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. 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.