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Culinary Instructor (Pastry)

Temasek Polytechnic Full time

[What the role is]

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate practitioner in baking and pastry who is eager to share their craft and inspire students. This is a teaching position with the Temasek Culinary Academy under the School of Business.

[What you will be working on]

  • Facilitates student learning in best practice culinary skills and knowledge, in keeping with the vision, mission, goals, objectives, policies & procedures of the diploma and organization
  • Provides feedback and consultative input in curriculum design, content, assessment and food preparation, service, operations and delivery
  • Prepares, reviews and improves lesson plan and instructor manual regularly and when needed
  • Conducts assessment with the view to maximize student learning
  • Manages the day-to-day running of baking & pastry production areas to the highest standards
  • Ensures all assets are operational ready for daily running of all kitchens
  • Participates in new recipe and menu development

[What we are looking for]

  • Qualifications in Baking & Pastry or in a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience within the Food & Beverage or hospitality sector, demonstrating applied skills in culinary production, food service, or outlet operations
  • Specialised expertise in Baking & Pastry, with exposure to hotel or restaurant pastry production, kitchen operations, or pastry leadership roles
  • Strong understanding of F&B service and outlet workflows, including operational sequencing, production planning, and service execution
  • Knowledge of industrial food safety, kitchen sanitation, and hygiene protocols, compliant with local regulatory and industry standards
  • Knowledge and application skills for classical and modern cuisine
    (baking & pastries), both theory (including terminology, equipment usage, product knowledge, cooking techniques etc) and practical
  • Ability to facilitate learning using effective teaching methodologies (advantage).
  • Strong communication and networking skills; experience in competitions is a plus.
  • Passionate about teaching and student development.
  • Meticulous, systematic, adaptable, and a good team player.