Chef Instructor Jobs

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a leading accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education. The school's professional programs offer the proven combination of a classic and contemporary approach to modern industry skills training as well as a sustainability-centered and business-focused curriculum. Professional programs in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts are available online and at ground campuses in Austin, Texas, and Boulder, Colorado. Escoffier also offers enthusiast training online and on ground. If you're looking for a dynamic, fast-paced growth opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. Learn more about us at https://www.escoffier.edu/
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Instructor for Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) works remotely to facilitate a course(s) in the curriculum of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (AESCA), focusing on student success, identifying and proactively assisting at-risk students, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve academic results. Through their subject matter expertise, they deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction with attention to each student in their charge. Instructors encourage a culture of learning that values mutual respect, lifelong learning, ethical behavior and personal and professional development. Courses taught by the Instructor may be part of one specific program of study, or they may include students from a cross section of multiple programs with similar course requirements. As such, the Instructor is keenly aware of their audience and tailors their teaching to meet the needs of their students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Academic Leadership Team with course or program related tasks and inquiries
• Utilizes professional and respectful communication with students and team members, providing outstanding customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Engages students to facilitate learning and achieve course learning objectives utilizing best practices for adult education and maintaining academic integrity within the classroom
• Other duties as required or assigned
• Relates professional experience to learning through introduction of industry perspectives into course(s) and maintains active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Provides added value beyond the baseline course materials, actively owning the course information and providing personal insight into the subject matter.
• Coaches struggling students both independently and by partnering with others to create success plans to assist at-risk students.
• Supports the Registrar’s Office in maintaining accurate student records
• Adheres to scheduled timelines for specific outreach, communication, feedback and task completion as outlined by the Academic Leadership Team.
• Attends scheduled meetings, workshops and faculty meetings each term

QUALIFICATIONS
Occupational Instructors:

• Completion of an accredited training program plus 2 years full time equivalent (4,000 hours) employment experience in the occupational teaching area, or
• Education Requirement:
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) or other applicable industry certification per subject matter preferred
• Previous teaching experience in either online or residential campus preferred.
• If no formal education in the area has been attained, a minimum of 5 years full time equivalent (10,000 hours) employment experience in the occupational teaching area
• Associate Degree in applicable occupational area, or

General Education Instructors:

• Previous teaching experience in either online or residential campus preferred
• Industry certifications as applicable to the subject area are preferred
• Education Requirement:
• Demonstrated work experience relevant to the subject matter area the instructor is assigned to teach
• Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree, with adequate preparation in the subject matter areas the instructor is assigned to teach

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at time management to prioritize workflow according to standard deadlines and schedule
• Customer Service mindset when serving both external and internal customers
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google applications, video conferencing and others
• Team oriented with desire for achieving success through collaboration
• Perceptive and seeks to understand how their role fits into the larger organization
• Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
• Detail oriented with the ability to assess individual results against industry standards
• Ethics: Personal and professional ethics that foster a diverse and respectful workplace

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard office equipment. This role requires significant computer, video conference and/or phone work daily which may include sitting for long periods of time. Required to lift up to 20 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of the work is performed in a remote/home office location. Some of the work must be performed in private, quiet, distraction-free environment free of pets, adults and/or children being present in the background. Student-facing work must be done while wearing Escoffier-branded attire to include chef jacket or polo shirt as appropriate per subject matter.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer