Executive Pastry Chef

Executive Pastry Chef

The Executive Pastry Chef at Hocking College is entrusted with the dual responsibility of leading our pastry department by delivering top-tier instruction in pastry arts to students enrolled in culinary and baking arts programs, and by contributing to our growing hospitality and catering functions. This individual will serve as a beacon of creativity, precision, and innovation, guiding both our students and pastry team towards excellence in pastry making, baking, and culinary techniques. The role encompasses curriculum design, participation, supervising various entrepreneurial ventures, hands-on instruction, mentorship, and overseeing of pastry production across various food service outlets and the supervision of the commissary department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides instructional services
• Pastry department management
• Performs student academic advising activities
• Engages in continuous professional development in both teaching and discipline-specific theory and practice
• Participates in department activities
• Participates in academic affairs and institutional activities

Qualifications Education, Experience, and Skills:

Associate's Degree in the Culinary Arts or a related field with ten (10) years of experience in the industry, or ACF Certified Executive Pastry Chef Certification with five (5) years of experience. Knowledge of appropriate safety and sanitation procedures, culinary nutrition, and supervisory management as evident by up-to-date certifications. Degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent as verified by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Evidence of professional development in the field of concentration as demonstrated by activity in professional associations, consultative practice, participation in seminars, workshops, and formal coursework, and individual reading and research. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Strong technology skills including usage of email, student information system, and learning management system. Organizational, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of subject area. Knowledge of educational theory and application. Knowledge of learners and individual learning styles. Interest in and commitment to the learner-centered educational process. Educational technology skills. Confidentiality. Caring attitude toward students. Learning and self-motivation skills. Willingness to extend self to help students succeed. Knowledge of College resources available to students. Knowledge of organizational structure. Current knowledge of programs, objectives, and requirements. Openness to suggestions for improvement. Attention to detail. Flexibility in dealing with others. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to prioritize work. Behaves in accordance with Hocking College and Academic Affairs mission, goals, and values. Positive attitude. Knowledge of safe working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).