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Manager, Instructional Kitchen

Houston, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,784.00 - $67,300.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Houston Community College (HCC) is a leading public institution dedicated to providing quality education and workforce training to a diverse student body. Serving the greater Houston area, HCC prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment while offering a wide range of academic programs and professional development opportunities. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement, HCC continually strives to equip its students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen fields and contribute meaningfully to the local and global economy.

The Instructional Kitchen Manager role at Houston Community College is a critical po... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Associate's degree
  • 5 years experience in food service or hospitality industry including 2 years supervisory experience
  • valid Texas driver license
  • ServSafe certification
  • ability to move items up to 25 pounds
  • ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • good communication skills
  • ability to train and supervise staff
  • ability to manage inventory and procurement
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree
  • bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5 years of experience in food service or hospitality industry, including 2 years as supervisor
  • culinary arts teaching experience preferred
  • valid Texas driver license
  • ServSafe certification
  • knowledge of food services health, sanitation and safety principles
  • knowledge of federal and state food safety and sanitation regulations
  • knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods, ingredients and techniques
  • ability to deliver high quality work
  • ability to accept responsibility
  • customer service skills
  • ability to support organizational goals
  • continuous improvement mindset
  • integrity
  • critical thinking skills
  • ability to manage change
  • excellent communication skills

Job Duties

  • Support culinary and pastry lab instruction by managing instructional items and lab maintenance
  • oversee setup and breakdown of labs, demonstration stations, and coolers daily
  • manage semester inventory of equipment, food, and supplies, creating par orders
  • communicate food shortages or substitutions with faculty and organize solutions
  • manage food purchases onsite and with vendors
  • work quickly and accurately with deliveries
  • take weekly inventory of coolers, freezers, and dry storage
  • process and store weekly requisition orders for lab classes
  • manage college lab assistants and work-study students including hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling
  • support faculty by demonstrating and training students on commercial kitchen equipment
  • manage repair and maintenance schedules for cooking equipment and refrigeration
  • conduct inspections to ensure uniform compliance and sanitation standards
  • ensure security of kitchen and dining areas
  • instruct students in dining room setup and meal service
  • manage budget for lab operations
  • assist in researching and obtaining vendor quotes for equipment funding
  • conduct recruitment activities and guided tours
  • publish menus and coordinate publicity for simulated restaurant
  • manage reservations for internal and external dining and events
  • support orientation and ongoing training on safety and procedures
  • travel to various locations for teaching duties as needed
  • perform other assignments as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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