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!