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Culinary Arts Technical Assistant
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What they do
A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
$75,086 / year median in Rhode Island
+3% projected growth
Job Description
ServSafe Food Manager Certification Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Position:
Technical Assistant for theCulinary Arts Program General Duties:
To assist the Culinary Arts instructors in providing a safe and supportive class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.Reports to:
Director of Career & Technical EducationQualifications:
1.Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate.2.Hold or be eligible for a Rhode Island Food Service Safety Managers Certificate and possess ServeSafe Food Handlers certification.3.Proficient in current skills and knowledge of food service operations to include front and back of the house.4. Minimum of four (4) years of successful food service or hospitality experience required. Experience acquired through either secondary or post-secondary training at an accredited institution, or apprentice training from work- related experience in the food service industry.Strong Communication skills and ability to establish professional rapport with students and teachers.
Must Pass a
BCI Criminal Background CheckResponsibilities:
1.Assist the instructors in all areas of classroom and kitchen activities, including preparation, service & event coordination, and cleaning.Assist with the operations of the
Townie Pride Cafe:
a student run Culinary Enterprise.Assist with materials, teacher-directed activities, and operation of the kitchen and dining room.
Assist Culinary Instructors with supervision of students to help encourage a safe and professional working environment.
Perform other reasonable appropriate duties as assigned by the teacher and/or Director of Career & Technical Education. Part-Time- thirty (30) hours per week, during the 2025-26 school year, no benefits. Grant funded position.