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Cornell University
The Teaching Support Specialist (TSS) is responsible for both restaurant and lab course operations. As such, the TSS interacts daily with individual students in both large and small groups to teach the practical hands-on aspects of food and beverage operations. The TSS will guide students through the process of synthesizing skills, concepts, and theories learned in the classroom that are utilized daily to operate a full service restaurant or to successfully complete a culinary or beverage management lab section. This includes all elements of professional food handling and preparation as well as beverage service considerations for both the front and back of house. The TSS is expected to work with faculty in presenting and teaching goals and objectives of course curriculum. Knowledge of course material, good communication and platform skills are essential to be an effective teacher. The TSS is responsible for supervising all students while managing lab sections and/or operating a restaurant as part of an instructional team.
Meeting administrative goals pertaining to course expenses and logistics are required.
Required Qualifications:
A two year culinary degree and a four year hospitality degree with five years of food service experience, which includes a minimum of three years of supervisory food service experience. A high level of culinary knowledge and technical skill is strongly desired. Current awareness of culinary and restaurant trends is necessary. Knowledge of current food service sanitation requirements and food safety standard operating procedures is required. Knowledge of food and beverage management systems and controls is expected. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility and adaptability with scheduling of hours including nights and weekends in support of course and operational responsibilities is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As a member of the School of Hotel Administration’s Instructional Support Department, a Teaching Support Specialist is responsible for a range of instructional support for the school’s food and beverage management area course offerings. These responsibilities include operational, administrative and laboratory elements. Additional responsibilities require the TSS to be proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic purchasing systems for multiple products and services. Food safety and TIPS certification preferred.
This is a 10 month position (August through May).
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University Job Title:
Teaching Supp Spec IIJob Family:
Academic SupportLevel:
EPay Rate Type:
SalaryPay Range:
$58,660.00 - $63,148.00Remote Option Availability:
Fully OnsiteCompany:
EndowedContact Name:
Lisa RhoadsJob Titles and Pay Ranges:
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2024-02-09