Laboratory Coordinator

Casual Hire Culinary Laboratory CoordinatorTitle: Casual Hire Culinary Laboratory CoordinatorPosition Number: ***** Casual HireHiring Unit: Hawaii Community College - PalamanuiLocation: Kailua KonaSalary: $22.82/hourFull Time/Part Time: Full TimeTemporary/Permanent: TemporaryDuties and Responsibilities:Act as a laboratory assistant for the food service students while they are working in the cafeteria; instruct students in the use and care of food service equipment.Teach proper use and maintenance of the equipment; provide supervision of the students' work by correcting mistakes and providing assistance in correct procedures; demonstrate and teach good work habits.Instruct students in the precautions and safety hazards of the kitchen and the operation of the equipment.In faculty supervision, prepare instructional materials; standardize and test recipes to maintain quality standards; conduct food demonstrations to students.Prepare menus to coincide with the instructional program.Recommend procurement of the necessary ingredients and/or equipment items.Maintain the stores; document the inventory.Monitor and direct health/safety activities in the instructional labs in compliance with DOH, laws, and regulations.Issue cash boxes, deliver cash deposits, and reconcile daily sales.Coordinate activities associated with special food demonstrations and public events.Operate the culinary arts operation within budgetary limits.Run off-campus errands such as banking and picking up supplies.Assignments may include day, evening and/or weekend work.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Possession of a baccalaureate degree in hospitality, food service, business administration and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for food service management; or equivalent education/training or experience.Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in food service management demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts and terminology.Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with food service management.Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the food service management.Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members, and individuals.Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.Desirable Qualification:AAS degree in Food Service or four years military managerial experience in food service production, or American Culinary Federation Cook Certification.Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents.A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required to be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant:Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification;Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance;Resume.Letters of recommendation are welcome. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.Inquiries: View phone number on click.appcast.io