Term Instructor (Western Pastry) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

VIBRANT AND VITAL VTC

VTC is a vocational and professional education and training provider established in Hong Kong in 1982. With some 200,000 students across our 14 member institutions, this not only makes us VIBRANT but VITAL to the Hong Kong educational landscape. We provide a spectrum of opportunities through multiple pathways for graduates to determine their own destination, whether it is employment or further studies. If you believe that the provision of a valued choice for learners to acquire the values, skills and knowledge for lifelong learning and enhanced employability is a worthy mission, then consider joining us.

International Culinary Institute

Hotel and Tourism Institute / Chinese Culinary Institute / International Culinary Institute

Ref. no : O/HTI/Term_I_WP/04/24

Major Duties:
(a) To assist with the training for the WorldSkills competition - Pâtisserie and Confectionery trade;
(b) To assist in organising the roster of local and overseas training and to arrange competitions in the Pâtisserie and Confectionery trade;
(c) To conduct classes and practical training including supervision of students’ projects, Workplace Learning Assessment and Integrated Learning Experience / Work-Integrated Learning;
(d) To prepare and update training materials and assist in curriculum development;
(e) To deliver catering and culinary services to hotel guests and members of the general public during daily operations;
(f) To maintain training-related records and store inventory;
(g) To assist in the routine maintenance of equipment / facilities of the Section;
(h) To assist in the recruitment and placement of students; and
(g) To assist in the effective running of training programmes, training kitchens, special training events / functions and culinary competitions.

Requirements:
(a) A recognised higher diploma in the discipline of Western Bakery and Pastry or equivalent; and preferably with a Hygiene Manager Certificate or equivalent;
(b) At least 3 years’ relevant work or teaching experience in hotel / catering industry;
(c) Experience in local and international culinary competitions will be an advantage;
(d) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese;
(e) Good knowledge of basic computer applications; and
(f) Ability to pass a trade test.

Notes:
(1) Candidates without the required academic qualifications stated in (a) above but possessing 8 years’ relevant experience may also apply. Where applicable, these candidates may be required to have a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 qualification.
(2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
(3) The appointee may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and in designated places as assigned.
(4) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

Application Procedures :
A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 3/2023)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to [email protected]. Please specify on the subject of the email the reference of the post being applied for.

Closing date for application: 5 May 2024

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.