Sussex County Community College is seeking a part time Kitchen Lab Assistant. This part-time position is needed to support operational needs of the culinary institute specifically as we expand offerings to the public particularly the restaurant, community workshops, charity events and other initiatives.
This position will also be necessary for the continuation of community workshops assisting in the operation of the kitchen including ingredient set-up, preparation & execution of recipes, dish-washing and cleaning.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Comfortable interacting with the public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English at a level that meets the need for clear and effective communication.
• Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility around the kitchen labs, storage areas and dining room for periods of up to five hours in length.
• Ability to lift pots, pans, and other cooking equipment up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Demonstrate ability to tolerate demanding workloads effectively under stress and maintain professional composure in a variety of scenarios.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of students found in a community college environment with emphasis on student mentorship and retention.
• Prior experience in the hospitality industry, preferred.
• A deep appreciation, understanding, tolerance, and commitment to free speech and diversity in an academic organization.
• Ability to exercise good judgment concerning College policies and procedures.
  Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the mission of the college and the department
• Support the operational needs of the culinary institute specifically as we expand offerings to the public, particularly the restaurant, community workshops, charity events and other initiatives.
• Assisting in the operation of the kitchen including ingredient set up, preparation and execution of recipes and cleaning.
• Provide exceptional dining service to guests including taking orders, point of sales entry, serving food & drinks and clearing tables.
• Assist with the culinary institute’s retail, community operations and special events, including nights and weekend coverage,
• Performs other duties as requested.