Culinary or Baking Lab Assistant Job Coos Bay area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

To assist the baking or culinary instructor in the kitchen with student observation, safety training, and lab equipment maintenance.

Assistant will help set-up demonstrations and lab exercises for the day

Assist students that are working in the kitchen lab

Answers questions any students have while in lab

Work with students that need extra help

Daily equipment maintenance

Help students with questions about lab exercises

Work with a small group of students during lab classes

Assist with sales and events as needed

Assist as needed with field trips or events off campus

Safely supervise students in the kitchen, follow all rules and guidelines and implement all school standards daily

Monitor sanitation and safety

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants 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 LICENSES

Serv Safe certification

JOB TITLE:

Culinary or Baking Lab Assistant
LOCATION:

Coos County
FTE:
Varies – Adjunct Faculty
DEPARTMENT: OCCI
PAY RATE:
Adjunct Salary Schedule (Lab Rate)
EXEMPTION STATUS:
Non-Exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Enclosed
REPORTS TO:

Director of OCCI
CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt
REVISION DATE:
September 2025

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants 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 and . 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…