Parttime, Temporary Culinary/Hospitality Assistant Monroe Community College

Monroe Community College Position Title: Part-time, Temporary Culinary/Hospitality Assistant - Monroe Community College Location: Rochester, NY Category: Professional Staff Job Type: Part Time Posted On: Sun Aug 30 2026 Job Description:Function of Position:The position reports directly to the Coordinator II of the Hospitality Department and indirectly to the Department Chair of Hospitality. Under the direction of the Coordinator II and/or Department Chair, the position is primarily responsible for classroom and laboratory support.Primary Functions: * Assists faculty and students in the laboratory with daily classroom lab support and classroom instruction * Cleans, organizes, prepares, and equips the food laboratories for classroom instruction on a daily basis, which may include lifting, moving, and set-up of food, supplies, and equipment * Food/supply inventory, ordering and procurement * Prepare invoices for payment, and submit to Coordinator II for processing * Receive delivery of products, and maintain records of delivery. Maintain generally accepted HACCAP and sanitation procedures * Recruit, hire, train, and supervise, and maintain work records for student aides and student assistants. Including submission of time sheets * Food costing/Recipe ScalingSecondary Functions: * Provides assistance for specialty events within the department, including but not limited to guest lecturers, culinary demonstrations, high school tours, special projects, and class events * Performs additional duties as assigned by the Coordinator II and/or Department ChairMCC Expectations: * Adheres to the College Code of Conduct. * Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment. * Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College. * Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college. * Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students. Job Requirements:Required Qualifications: * Earned associate's degree in hospitality or culinary arts from a regionally accredited higher education institution * 3 years of practical work experience * Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing * Proven ability to work as an enthusiastic team member * Ability and willingness to represent the college and the department in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. * Commitment to continued professional growth and development.Preferred Qualifications: * Earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution * ServSafe certified * Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficientlyThe physical demands and working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Physical Demands of Position: Frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the use of step stools in order to retrieve archived materials. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, such as papers, files, boxes, equipment, computers, etc. and rarely requires moving material weighing over 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as a computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment. Additional Information:Pay rate: $17.00-$21.15/hour depending on experienceWorking Hours: 10-12 hours per week, Thursdays 9:00 am