Senior College Laboratory Technician - Culinary Arts Program

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs supervisory and/or complex technical functions in laboratories in support of coursework.

-Maintains, fabricates, modifies, and repairs equipment

-Determines equipment requirements, prepares purchase specifications and coordinates acquisitions

-Trains and supervises College Laboratory Technicians, College Assistants, and other laboratory staff

-Manages set up, maintenance, and organization of student laboratories

-Maintains safety and hygiene standards

-Documents laboratory activities

-Performs related duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE

Senior College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Culinary Arts Program at Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Senior College Laboratory Technician to supervise the day-to-day operations of culinary labs and kitchens for instruction within the Culinary Arts Program. the Senior College Laboratory Technician will manage a staff of College Laboratory Technicians (CLTs), collaborate with faculty for lab requirements, and maintain all culinary labs and kitchens.

The Senior College Laboratory Technician will report to the Culinary Arts Program Director and have the following duties:

• Maintain all kitchen equipment and classroom spaces
• Coordinate and work closely with the Purveyor Manager and Culinary Arts Program Director
• Schedule, train, and supervise College Laboratory Technicians (CLTs), College Assistants, and other kitchen laboratory staff
• Supervise and assist with the fulfilling of kitchen laboratory requisitions
• Responsible for the cleanliness and efficiency of kitchen laboratories
• Manage set-up, break-down, maintenance, and organization of kitchen laboratories
• Inspect all kitchen laboratories daily for cleanliness, organization, and inventory
• Monitor, maintain,and coordinate the repairs of kitchen and laboratory equipment
• Coordinate, liaise, and meet with College Buildings & Grounds, other College Departments, purveyors, and external vendors
• Liaise with College Buildings & Grounds for equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement and other laboratory requirements
• Regularly monitor inventory management
• Supervise and manage safety and hygiene protocols of the NYC DOH, Building and Fire Codes
• Document laboratory activities as required
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Department of Tourism and Hospitality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of eight years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate's degree may be substituted for two years' experience and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years' experience. This position may also require the ability to supervise others.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must be a High School graduate with: 4 years of related work experience, or have: an Associate's Degree and a minimum of 2 years related experience; or a Bachelor's Degree in a related area of an appropriate combination of at least 4 years of education and work experience in foodservice operations beyond High School and appropriate technical skills. Knowledge and experience in restaurant operations and culinary arts is strongly preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel, Restaurant or Foodservice Management and related disciplines and supervisory work experience in a professional kitchen environment are highly preferred. The selected candidate should be proficient in MS Office Suite. The ideal candidate should be adept at working in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment, have strong leadership abilities, be highly organized, and have the ability to work independently and also as part of a professional team. The ability to walk/stand for long periods of time and have the ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds, if necessary.

COMPENSATION

$64,082 - $72,319. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using Job ID 30194 or Titie. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a CV/Resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

May 15, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Location

Kingsborough Community College

About CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Kingsborough Community College was founded in 1963 and is one of 23 campuses of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and offers both liberal arts education and career training programs. Kingsborough has been named one of the leading community colleges in the country by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. It has also earned national recognition for its creative and effective use of learning communities, for the large number of degrees it confers, for the high percentage of graduates who continue their studies, and for innovative programs that draw thousands of non-traditional students to its campus every year. Kingsborough serves a widely-diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. Approximately 70% of Kingsborough’s students are enrolled in a liberal arts or science degree program; the rest pursue degrees in more specialized, career-oriented programs such as business, communications, criminal justice, culinary arts, nursing and allied health, information technology, journalism, maritime technology, tourism and hospitality, and the visual arts. The college takes pride in its many support programs that enhance student success. All students are offered in...dividual, personal and academic counseling; workshops to improve basic skills as well as career planning and placement services. Students enjoy the accessibility of Kingsborough faculty and administrators.

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