Culinary Laboratory Technician - Middlesex Community College - Military veterans preferred

Middlesex Community College


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Location: Lowell, MA Category: Part-time Staff Posted On: Tue Aug 12 2025 Job Description:

Title: Culinary Lab Technician

Unit: Part-Time Non-Unit Support Staff

Department: Academic Affairs, Hospitality & Culinary Arts Program

Reports to: Culinary Program Coordinator

Date: August 12, 2025

General Summary: The Hospitality & Culinary Arts Program at Middlesex Community College is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative individual to serve as the Culinary Lab Technician on the Lowell Campus. This position offers a unique opportunity to support the educational mission of the culinary program by managing and maintaining the kitchen and lab spaces while ensuring a safe, clean, and well-equipped environment for students and faculty. The Technician will assist culinary faculty with lab setup and supply coordination while supporting day-to-day kitchen operations aligned with health and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lab & Kitchen Operations
  • Coordinate with culinary faculty to determine kitchen and lab supply needs.
  • Oversee shopping and ordering of all necessary ingredients and supplies for culinary classes.
  • Receive and stock deliveries, process invoices, and maintain records of all purchase orders.
  • Monitor, maintain, and ensure the cleanliness and readiness of culinary spaces prior to scheduled classes.
  • Maintain inventory of kitchen and cleaning supplies; replenish as needed to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Monitor solution levels for dishwashing and sanitation equipment; order and refill as necessary.
  • Facilitate repair and maintenance of kitchen equipment using the SchoolDude maintenance request system.
  • Collaborate with cafeteria vendors regarding maintenance, cleanliness, and space coordination
• Health & Safety Compliance:
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment in accordance with OSHA safety protocols and ServSafe Manager standards.
  • Identify and resolve any operational issues impacting equipment usage or space functionality.
• Faculty & Student Support:
  • Provide onsite support to adjunct culinary faculty during class hours.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative atmosphere that supports student learning and success.

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Experience in the culinary arts or restaurant field

• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse college community

Hourly Rate: $20.75 in accordance with Middlesex Community College's Part-Time Wage Schedule

Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Hours: 18.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date: September/October 2025

Application Deadline: September 2, 2025

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