Pastry and Baking Recreational Chef Instructor

Campus

New York

Position Summary

The Institute of Culinary Education, New York City Campus, is seeking a part-time Pastry and Baking Recreational Chef Instructor. The chef will be responsible for leading the hands-on recreational cooking classes in conformity with ICE proprietary class lessons. The chef will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality food service and experience for clients are consistently delivered.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach Baking and Pastry recreational classes and special events
• Demonstrate techniques and concepts in conformity with ICE lesson plans
• Deliver clear, concise and organized lectures
• Aid student / guest performance through observation and interaction
• Maintain a positive, focused learning environment during class
• Assure that classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety, sanitation and beverage management
• Preparation, set- up and breakdown of class ingredients and equipment

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma or some form of formal Culinary Education
• Minimum of 7 years culinary experience
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Pastry and Baking background required
• Flexible schedule (weekends and evenings) to accommodate ICE class and event schedules
• Fine dining experience preferred
• 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

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Forward resume and cover letter to btonkinson@ice.edu .

What We Offer

PAY: $ 160.00 per 3- to 5-hour Recreational Class / $220.00 per Special Event

• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Up-to $650.00 per year reimbursement program for any combination of the following:

• Tuition Assistance
• Dues in Culinary and/or professional organizations
• Dining Allowance
• Subscriptions to professional and culinary magazines or purchase of related books.

ABOUT ICE:
The Institute of Culinary Education is one of the largest and most diverse culinary schools in the world with campuses in New York and Los Angeles. Established in 1975, the Institute offers award-winning six to 13-month career training programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Health-Supportive Culinary Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, and Hospitality & Hotel Management, in addition to professional development in Artisan Bread Baking, The Art of Cake Decorating and Intensive Sommelier Training — with more than 14,000 alumni, many of whom are leaders in the industry. We also offers continuing education for culinary professionals, hosts up to 400 special events each year and is home to one of the world’s largest recreational cooking, baking and beverage programs with thousands of students annually. Our 74,000-square-foot campus in New York City and its 38,000-square-foot Los Angeles campus were designed for inspiration, creativity and community. The school continues to grow and evolve with the launch of its LA campus in 2018, the addition of the Natural Gourmet Center in 2019, the agreement with the International Culinary Center in 2020, and the introduction of associate degrees in California in 2021.