Baker

Culinary Or Baking Lab AssistantTo assist the baking or culinary instructor in the kitchen with student observation, safety training, and lab equipment maintenance.Description Of Essential FunctionsAssistant will help set-up demonstrations and lab exercises for the dayAssist students that are working in the kitchen labAnswers questions any students have while in labWork with students that need extra helpDaily equipment maintenanceHelp students with questions about lab exercisesWork with a small group of students during lab classesAssist with sales and events as neededAssist as needed with field trips or events off campusSafely supervise students in the kitchen, follow all rules and guidelines and implement all school standards dailyMonitor sanitation and safetyOther duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesRequired QualificationsStrong understanding of the culinary industry and cooking/baking methods.One (1) year of industry experience.Working knowledge of kitchen tools, equipment, and safety protocols.Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:Knowledge of all aspects of kitchen protocol and operation.Basic knowledge of culinary instructional practices.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.Excellent written communication skills and the ability to communicate verbally in ways that meet clients' needs and levels of understanding.Ability to receive and process information in a professional, sensitive, timely, and confidential manner.Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.Preferred QualificationsApplicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process.Preferred skills include strong kitchen skill including equipment operation and maintenance.Special Requirements Or LicensesServSafe certificationAdditional Job InformationJob Title: Culinary or Baking Lab Assistant - Location: Coos CountyFTE: Varies – Adjunct Faculty - Department: OCCIPay Rate: Adjunct Salary Schedule (Lab Rate) - Exemption Status: Non-ExemptPhysical Requirements: Enclosed - Reports To: Director of OCCIClassification: Non-Exempt - Revision Date: September 2025Supplemental InformationSouthwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.For assistance with this, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. For technical assistance with your application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.Reasonable Accommodation StatementReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.Veteran's Preference StatementApplicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.Documents Required:MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. 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