Part-Time Technical Specialist for Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism

SUNY Schenectady County Community College • Schenectady, NY • 1d ago

Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Jun 3 2025 Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a part-time Technical Specialist for the Division of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT).

Do you have a passion for culinary arts and a knack for keeping kitchens running like clockwork?

At the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT), we're not just shaping future chefs and hospitality leaders ? we're crafting immersive, hands-on learning experiences that start behind the scenes. We're looking for a part-time Technical Specialist to join our dynamic team and help bring our state-of-the-art culinary labs to life.

In this essential support role, you'll work closely with faculty and staff to ensure classes run smoothly, students are well-supported, and every dish is served with a side of excellence. Whether you're supervising student workers, stepping in for faculty, or collaborating with fellow specialists to maintain our high standards, you'll be a vital part of what makes HCAT exceptional.

Reporting to the Dean, the part-time Technical Specialist will be responsible for performing various tasks that involve support for culinary classes. The part-time Technical Specialist will also be responsible for scheduling and supervising educational aids, work study students and student workers. May serve as a substitute when the faculty are not available as deemed necessary by the Administration. In addition, the part-time Technical Specialist will work collaboratively with the Senior Technical Specialist and the Technical Specialist/Purchaser to assure complete coverage and professionalism in the HCAT laboratories. The part-time Technical Specialist has supervisory responsibilities with staffing, scheduling, training, teaching, and incorporating proper receiving and storage procedures to the individuals working in part time positions (e.g. student workers).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchasing of Products

Purchasing of small and large equipment and food and beverages.

Receiving requisitions from Faculty members, posting the orders, and ordering the products

Culinary Lab Classes

Preparing carts and supplies for culinary lab classes

Substituting in the absence of a faculty member

Maintenance

Ensuring that the equipment is in appropriate working condition.

Providing for outside maintenance repairs on equipment when necessary.

Scheduling yearly maintenance on the equipment, such as cleaning of the exhaust.

Maintaining the HCAT Master Cleaning Schedule.

Receiving, Storage and Inventory

Accepting and checking in deliveries of food, beverages, and equipment.

Counting and posting inventory weekly.

Creating and maintaining par stocks.

Miscellaneous Duties

Conducting tours with prospective HCAT students.

Updating MSDS sheets.

Assisting with yearly activities and special events.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in a hospitality or related field

Supervisory experience in the food service industry

Experience in purchasing, receiving, and ordering of food in hospitality setting

Experience with Excel

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time

Frequently moves inventory weighing up to 50 pounds

Must be ServSafe certified or willing to become certified within three months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Special Information:

This is a 10-month position from September to June with option to work summer session.

Hours are flexible: Monday-Saturday, four hours per day up to a total of 19.5 hours per week.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official College transcripts.

Additional Information:

Salary: $26.30/per hour

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a part-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

A choice of retirement systems

A deferred compensation program

Professional development opportunities

Two on-site childcare providers (Dependent on availability)

Plus additional savings programs and perks!

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