Human Resources

Employment Opportunity

PASTRY INSTRUCTOR

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Associate’s degree in Pastry or Culinary Arts required. Possess strong instructional and leadership skills in the pastry field. Documented minimum of two (2) years pastry chef experience to include a minimum of three of the following specialized areas; statuaries, ornaments, decorations such as sugar, chocolate, pastillage, confections, cream molded into shapes or fancy pastries. Documented restaurant, hotel, country club chef, and/or food and beverage experience. Three (3) years experience providing broad range of food preparation, preferably in high volume, full-menu operation. PREFERRED: ACF certification. Ability to prepare and teach all types of cuisine. Demonstrated use of computer applications for recipe conversions, menu and inventory management and classroom instruction. Posses a solid foundation in basic culinary skills. Ability to demonstrate preparation of desserts, fancy pastries, ice cream, cakes, cake decorating, fruit fillings, icings, chocolate, creams, custards, and sauces. Ability to produce quick breads, cookies, cakes, and various doughs: yeast, laminated, sour, and artesian breads preferred. Tactile demonstration abilities. Specific knowledge of cost control, recipe and menu development. Able to plan and organize food orders. Strong supervisor and human relations skills. Meet college and state deadlines. Corpus Christi/Nueces County/State of Texas Manager permit at time of hire. Community college teaching, knowledge of volume baking, demonstrated current active working relationship with industry professionals and professional organizations, effective communication skills. Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.

SALARY: $37,856.00 per 9 months, plus benefits.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Tenure Track, Fall 2006.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: some out of town professional development travel and travel to student site visits.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Strong instructional and leadership skills in the pastry field. Teach courses in culinary and management. Conduct site visits. Develop relationships with the business community. Provide leadership and guidance to advisory committees. Assist in the development of course curriculum and instructional materials. Research and identify appropriate textbooks and other instructional resources. Evaluate student progress and performance and assigns grades. Hold conferences with students, and advises students. Assist with marketing the program, recruiting students, and registration. Keep posted office hours and serve on college and industry committees. Effectively work as a team member. Other fundamental responsibilities include professional practice, educational growth, professional accomplishments, institutional and community service. Develop curriculum and learning activities. Meet college and regulatory agency deadlines. Work with students of varied multi-cultural backgrounds. Perform other related duties as assigned.

LOCATION: Hospitality Management

DEADLINE: Until Filled, First Screening will take place after July 17th, 2006 ALL CREDENTIALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE by July 17th at 5:00 pm for the 1st screening.

TO APPLY: Submit a Del Mar College Application (available on our website), a letter of interest, resume, all undergraduate/graduate transcripts from accredited college(s), names and telephone numbers of three most recent EMPLOYERS (applicants having had fewer than 3 previous employers may apply for consideration), and any other credentials to the Recruitment and Employment Office of Human Resources, Heldenfels Administration Building, Del Mar College, 101 Baldwin, Corpus Christi, Texas 78404-3897. Original copies of official transcripts and all employment documents are required prior to employment. Applicants are subject to background and employer reference checks. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States, consistent with the type of employment being offered, as required by the Immigration Control and Reform Act. LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NOTE: "Employment under this advertisement is subject to all Board and Administrative policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they may be modified in the future. The College reserves the right to cancel/not fill these recruitment actions.”

Information Line (361) 698-1106 www.delmar.edu/hres/jobs.html

POSTED: June 16, 2006
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 06-0604F
HRIS POSITION NO: 120185