Senior Chef Lecturer - Durban Campus

LOCATION:

Nelson Mandela Bay Campus

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS JOB:

Responsible for teaching activities and ensuring delivery of the set course curriculum in accordance with the Capsicum Culinary Studio (CCS) policies and philosophy of individuality and excellence in culinary arts.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Coordinating, Mentoring, and assisting Students with respect to theory and practical studies and cultivation of the individual creative spirit.

Facilitate weekly assessor/lecturer meetings and track action points

Identify and support at-risk students through mentoring, discussions, and action plans.

Create structured lesson plans per module.

Develop materials including presentations, demonstrations, videos, and handouts.

Ensure effective use of academic planner for teaching and learning.

Managing Student discipline and formal correspondence relating to student discipline.

Investigate acts of misconduct timeously

Ensure discipline procedure is in accordance with CCS Policies

Ensure timeous communication and Maintain formal correspondence and documentation.

Ensure implementation and adherence to policies and processes as set out by Legislation, Accreditation bodies, and Capsicum Culinary Studio.

Lecturers teaching according to standards and outcomes of relevant accreditation bodies.

Participate in internal and external QA audits and implement corrective actions.

Kitchen Safety, hygiene (incl. Pest Control is in accordance with the Health and Safety legislation.

Ensure maintenance of kitchen and classroom areas

Adherence to all Capsicum policies and guidelines as set by the Academic and QA department

Deliver quality education aligned with accreditation outcomes.

Submit assessment/facilitation reports each semester.

Manage Food and Kitchen Items, equipment ordering, purchasing, receiving, cost and stock control as set out by the guidelines of Capsicum Culinary Studio

Ensure that all students and kitchens have necessary items uniforms, knives, shoes, kitchen equipment etc

Ensure sufficient ordering and purchasing of stock

Ensure cost of purchasing is within budget.

Ensure strict stock control

Ensure Promotional and culinary event planning and participation.

Lecturers to participate with promotional and culinary events

Effective planning of promotional and culinary events

Mentor student competition teams and culinary clubs.

Plan and participate in culinary competitions and events.

Coordinating all aspects of the assessment

Coordinating recording of test results and related administration

Setting of papers for tests, assignments and examinations.

Marking and delivering feedback to students.

Capacity planning and timetable management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Assessor Qualification (Non- negotiable)

National or International Chef Qualification / Diploma

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Management & Leadership

Computer Literate

Interpersonal skills

Culinary arts & Industry courses

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

2 Years lecturing experience in City & Guilds Culinary Arts syllabus

4-5 years Industry Experience.