Virtual Chef Instructor

Instructor – Interactive Distance Learning (IDL)

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.

We are especially seeking candidates with professional pastry experience, with a strong emphasis on cake production and plated dessert execution. The ideal instructor will bring hands‑on expertise in advanced pastry techniques, flavor pairing, presentation, and production efficiency, and will be able to translate that knowledge into engaging, learner‑centered instruction.

• Engages students to facilitate learning and achieve course learning objectives utilizing best practices for adult education and maintaining academic integrity within the classroom.
• Coaches struggling students both independently and by partnering with others to create success plans to assist at‑risk students.
• Utilizes professional and respectful communication with students and team members, providing outstanding customer service to both external and internal customers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supports the Academic Leadership Team with course or program related tasks and inquiries.
• Supports the Registrar’s Office in maintaining accurate student records.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

• Associate Degree in applicable occupational area, or
• Completion of an accredited training program plus 2 years full‑time equivalent (4,000 hours) employment experience in the occupational teaching area, or
• 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.
• Previous teaching experience in either online or residential campus preferred.
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) or other applicable industry certification per subject matter preferred.

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

• Customer Service mindset when serving both external and internal customers.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Team oriented with desire for achieving success through collaboration.
• Perceptive and seeks to understand how their role fits into the larger organization.
• Detail oriented with the ability to assess individual results against industry standards.
• Skilled at time management to prioritize workflow according to standard deadlines and schedule.
• Coachability:
  Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn,…