Instructional Assistant- Culinary

PIKE CAREER & STEM CENTER INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY The Instructional Assistant will work under the collaboration and direction of the Director of the Pike Career & STEM Center and the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Teacher. Duties will include the following:

• Lead Assistant in the preparation of students for a variety of "front of the house" opportunities by providing skills and techniques including but not limited to: o Wait Staffing & Hosting o Restaurant Management o Table Service Techniques & Etiquette o Food and Beverage Operations o Culinary Supervision and Leadership

• Manage the "front of the house" including restaurant operations, supervising students, linen and supply/product ordering, etc.

• Schedule the use of The Red Zone Cafe by internal (faculty & staff of Pike High School) and external customers. Assist students with event planning (communicate with customers, plan menus, and supervise reservation process).

• Working with students who may need additional assistance on assignments and projects.

• Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge:

• Instructional methods and techniques.

• General needs and behavior of students of various backgrounds.

• Record-keeping techniques.

• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Oral and written communications skills.

• Technical aspects of all areas of Cosmetology.

• Minor emergency first-aid.

• Principles and practices of work direction and training.

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Skills and Abilities:

• Notify proper authorities regarding minor maintenance and repair needs of all equipment in restaurant area.
• Make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work independently with very little direction.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Plan and organize work.
• Train and furnish work direction to others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.