Culinary Arts Technical Assistant

Position:Technical Assistant for the Culinary 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 Education Qualifications:1.Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate.

2.Hold or be eligible for a Rhode Island Food Service Safety Manager’s Certificate and possess ServeSafe Food Handler’s certification.

3.Proficient in current skills and knowledge of food service operations to include front and back of the house.

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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 Check Responsibilities: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.