Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,784.00 - $67,300.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedules
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Houston Community College (HCC) is a renowned institution committed to providing accessible and high-quality education to a diverse community. Recognized for its dedication to student success, HCC offers a variety of programs that prepare students for careers and advanced education. The college fosters an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and professional growth. HCC values its employees and continually promotes opportunities for development within a positive and collaborative workplace culture. The institution complies with all applicable equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws, ensuring fair treatment across all employment practices.
The Instructional Kitchen Manager role at Houston Community... Show More
The Instructional Kitchen Manager role at Houston Community... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree
- 5 years of experience in the food service or hospitality industry
- 2 years supervisory experience
- Valid Texas driver license
- ServSafe certification
- Ability to manage inventory and kitchen operations
- Effective leadership and communication skills
- Capacity to train and supervise staff
- Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
- Physical ability to move items up to 25 pounds and operate kitchen equipment
- Must comply with safety and sanitation regulations
- Willingness to travel to multiple campus locations
- Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the food service or hospitality industry
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience
- Culinary arts teaching experience preferred
- Valid Texas driver license
- ServSafe certification
- Knowledge of food service health, sanitation, and safety principles
- Familiarity with federal and state food safety regulations
- Understanding of food preparation, cooking methods, and ingredients
- Strong skills in delivering high-quality work
- Ability to accept responsibility and serve customers effectively
- Commitment to supporting organizational goals and continuous improvement
- Integrity and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage change and communicate effectively
Job Duties
- Support culinary and pastry lab instruction through inventory management and lab maintenance
- Oversee setup, breakdown, and cleaning of labs and demonstration stations
- Manage semester inventory, par orders, and distribution of student supplies
- Communicate with faculty regarding food item shortages and substitutions
- Coordinate food purchases and vendor relations
- Supervise and train college lab assistants and work-study students, including scheduling and time sheet approvals
- Demonstrate proper operation of commercial cooking and dishwashing equipment and ensure safety compliance
- Conduct inspections to ensure sanitation, uniform compliance, and equipment accountability
- Manage repair and preventative maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment
- Coordinate dining room setup, guest service, and fine dining meal service training for students
- Develop recruitment activities, conduct tours, and manage public relations efforts
- Publish menus and coordinate event reservations for internal and external customers
- Support policy, procedure, safety, and equipment training for staff and students
- Travel to multiple campuses as needed and work irregular hours including evenings
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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