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. INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY-continued 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.