Pastry Chef Lecturer

Pâtisserie Chef Lecturer, Le Cordon Bleu - Wellington - New Zealand

Are you qualified in French Pâtisserie with significant experience in French pâtisserie overseas and a passion to educate and train the hospitality and culinary professionals of the future?

Do you want to:

• Play a key role in the training of our future culinary professionals?
• Deliver world class Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie programmes?
• Teach with passion towards culinary perfection?
• Share your pâtisserie knowledge in a structure teaching environment

Le Cordon Bleu has been synonymous with culinary excellence for well over 100 years.  We offer intensive training in the culinary arts, combining the very best of new world innovation with the principles, techniques and artistry of the French traditions.

Our established school on Cuba Street, Wellington Central, is state of the art and well equipped to offer an exceptional learning experience.  Our team of Patisserie professionals are world-class, so you will be working alongside other experts.  Our students are passionate about learning and the industry as a whole.

We are seeking an experienced Pâtisserie Chef who holds a recognised French qualification in Pâtisserie and has at least 10 years of international professional experience. Applicants must have gained practical work experience in France during their culinary career. Proven leadership experience in hospitality operations at an international standard is highly desirable.

To be part of the Le Cordon Bleu family you'll need to be committed to excellence in culinary training and have a talent for teaching and sharing your culinary skills.    You also need to be committed to undertaking the required qualifications to allow you to become a teaching professional.

You will be passionate about the world of pâtisserie and dedicated in your efforts to facilitate and support student learning and achievement. You will have a strong knowledge on French classical Pâtisserie techniques, and all aspects of the patisserie.

A pastry chef tutor requires a combination of technical expertise and soft skills to effectively teach and guide students. We are looking for someone with the ability to: convey instructions clearly and effectively to students, be attentive to students' questions and concerns, provide constructive feedback, understand that learning varies among individuals and be patient in guiding students through the learning process, transmitting enthusiasm and passion for pastry arts to inspire and motivate students, and acknowledge and respect diverse culinary backgrounds and cultural influences.

Purpose of the position is to provide high quality delivery of subjects or units of learning as required of the programme and defined by the curriculum. The Lecturer in this position is responsible for the delivery of subjects within the Le Cordon Bleu Classic Cycle, the; Diplôme de Patisserie, Diplôme Avancé Culinaire (Level 5) and the Patisserie papers in the Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Business.

The teaching week is Monday through to Saturday, with flexibility required to work on a rostered shift basis. This is a full time permanent position of 40 hours a week.

Le Cordon Bleu is dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instruction through world class programs. Find out more about us at www.cordonbleu.edu

This is an interesting, busy role in a dynamic team and organisation.

Only succesful candidate will be contacted.