Nolan Hotel School Chef Instructor (Teaching Support Specialist)

Cornell University

  • Ithaca, NY
  • $72,209-83,447 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” inclusion and belonging are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core valuesAs a people manager and university leader you will model and support a culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing by fostering an environment where everyone has the ability to thrive and navigate work and life’s challenges because they feel like they belong and have the tools and support they need.While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success; Leadership Skills for Success.The Instructional Support Department working with faculty is responsible for teaching course material to students in both the classroom and laboratory. Additional responsibilities include managing facilities, products, and staff to meet administrative goals and financial objectives.The Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor serves as the instructional lead for all laboratory and restaurant operations pertaining to the Nolan School of Hotel Administration. The role’s primary focus is to provide enriching contact time with students− the Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor exhibits proficient knowledge of course material through instructing, demonstrating, and guiding students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom. Good communication skills and proficiency in platforms such as Excel are vital to the role. The Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor guides students through the process of synthesizing skills, concepts, and theories learned in the classroom that are utilized daily to operate a full-service restaurant or to successfully complete a culinary or beverage management laboratory section. This includes all elements of professional food handling and preparation, kitchen management, and food and beverage systems. The Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor collaborates with faculty in creation of curriculum, presenting, and teaching the goals and objectives of core and elective courses. The Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor develops laboratory curriculum as well as dictates the flow of laboratory operations, sets timelines, and production schedules for each laboratory. The Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor delivers the academic objectives to all students while managing laboratory sections and/or operating a restaurant as part of an instructional team. Additionally, the Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor works in tandem with faculty in presenting, teaching, and reinforcing core classroom concepts such as costing, purchasing, and menu development.Meeting administrative goals pertaining to course expenses and logistics are required.While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.Required Qualifications:The Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor must have a culinary degree or certification and a hospitality or food-related master’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of five years of food service experience, including a minimum of three years of supervisory food service experience. A high level of culinary knowledge and technical skill is required. Current awareness of culinary and restaurant trends is necessary. Knowledge of current food service sanitation requirements and food safety standard operating procedures is required. Knowledge of food and beverage management systems and controls is expected. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required. Evidence of strong teaching skills at the college level is required. Flexibility and adaptability with scheduling hours including nights and weekends in support of academic and operational responsibilities is required.Preferred Qualifications:The Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor is responsible for a range of independent unsupervised instruction and instructional support for the school’s food and beverage management area. These responsibilities include operational, administrative, classroom, and laboratory elements. Additional responsibilities require the Teaching Support Specialist Chef Instructor to be proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic purchasing systems for multiple products and services. Food safety and TIPS (or equivalent) certifications are preferred.This is a 10-month position (August through May).Rewards & Benefits at Cornell:Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability and belonging initiatives.Cornell’s key benefits include:
  • Health Care – Several plan options for Endowed medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
  • Generous Paid Time Off & Leave Provisions with flexible work options – This includes vacation time, health and personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Retirement Plans – Employees are eligible for the 403(b) Cornell University Retirement Plan
which offers superior retirement savings benefits. * Education – Options include the Employee Degree Program, taking classes to enrich your career skills, New York’s 529 College Savings Program, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Scholarship.
  • Wellbeing - Working in a university setting gives you access to our athletic facilities and a plethora of wellness programs, NCAA sporting events, music, art and theater, lectures and other presentations and events.
To explore the full range of Cornell Employee Benefits further, follow this link:Join Us & Apply Today!This position is full-time, based in Ithaca, NY, and is eligible for Cornell University benefits. If interested in applying, we welcome you to include a cover letter and resume with your application to highlight your interest and experience for the position. No sponsorship and no relocation assistance are available for this position.University Job Title: Teaching Supp Spec IIIJob Family: Academic SupportLevel: FPay Rate Type: SalaryPay Range: $72,209.00 - $83,447.00Remote Option Availability: OnsiteCompany: EndowedContact Name: Lisa RhoadsJob Titles and Pay Ranges:Non-Union PositionsNoted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:Prior relevant work or industry experienceEducation level to the extent education is relevant to the positionUnique applicable skillsAcademic DisciplineTo learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see .Union PositionsThe hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see .Current Employees:If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell.Online Submission Guidelines:Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by “dragging and dropping” them into the dropbox or by using the “upload” icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit on the HR website.Employment Assistance:For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email .If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at .Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing .Notice to Applicants:Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.EEO Statement:Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.2024-02-09

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