Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Retirement benefits
Holidays
Personal time
Reimbursement for classes
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Joliet Junior College (JJC) is a well-established community college dedicated to providing high-quality education and career-focused programs to a diverse student population. As the oldest public community college in the United States, JJC has a longstanding reputation for fostering academic excellence, innovation, and inclusive learning environments. The college offers a wide variety of programs and courses tailored to meet the needs of various industries and students at different stages of their academic and professional journeys. The Culinary Arts Department, part of the Career and Technical Education division under Academic Affairs, plays a crucial role in preparing students for successful careers... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts
- Ten years of industry experience in high volume or fine dining venues
- At least five years supervisory experience as a working chef or pastry chef
- Certification or eligibility as a Certified Executive Chef or Certified Executive Pastry Chef
- Proficiency with instructional technologies
- Demonstrated dedication to education and student success
- Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary methods
- Excellent communication, math, and writing abilities
- Professional culinary or baking production skills
- Energetic people skills
- Active community involvement
- Capability to teach both theoretical and practical courses
- Ability to foster effective and culturally aware working relationships
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion core values
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from a nationally recognized culinary school
- Certified or certifiable as a Certified Executive Chef or Certified Executive Pastry Chef per ACF guidelines
- Expertise in instructional technologies
- Commitment to teaching and learning
- Knowledge of classical and contemporary cooking and/or baking and pastry
- Excellent communication, math, and writing skills
- Professional skills in cooking, food production, or baking and pastry
- Enthusiastic and energetic interpersonal skills
- Competency to instruct in theoretical and practical settings
- Ability to maintain cooperative and culturally competent working relationships
- Commitment to core values of respect, inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor, well-being, innovation, and quality
Job Duties
- Teach assigned course(s) focusing on professional culinary techniques, methods and terminology
- Maintain thorough practical and theoretical knowledge by pursuing professional development and industry feedback
- Utilize effective teaching methods to engage a diverse student population
- Collaborate with instructors and college services on placements, curriculum and academic support
- Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning
- Teach online and/or blended courses when required
- Attend departmental meetings and recruitment activities
- Teach classes during evenings, weekends, and at branch campuses as needed
- Maintain rapport with multicultural students and faculty
- Promote the Culinary Arts Management Program through industry and community engagement
- Participate with students in culinary competitions and related extracurricular activities
- Fulfill contractual obligations as per adjunct faculty contract
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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