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Lab Manager, Culinary/Pastry Arts

Howard Community College

United States, Maryland, Baltimore

Dec 12, 2025

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Position Title	Lab Manager, Culinary/Pastry Arts
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FT/PT	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	8:30-5:00
Position Salary Range
Summary	The Lab Manager for Culinary Arts supports the instructional and operational needs of the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management program by managing all culinary lab facilities and kitchens. This position ensures a safe, clean, and efficient learning environment, develops and enforces standard operating procedures across all labs, coordinates purchasing, inventory, and scheduling, and assists faculty and students with day-to-day instructional preparation and special events. The Lab Manager plays a key role in maintaining high standards, sustainability practices, and professionalism that define the college's culinary programs.
Essential Role Responsibilities	General Responsibilities: The Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of all culinary labs and instructional kitchens, ensuring equipment functionality, cleanliness, organization, inventory management, and faculty/student support. The position enforces college, health department, and program safety, sanitation, and sustainability standards. Duties and Responsibilities: Lab Management Develop, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all culinary labs to ensure consistency in operations, safety, and instructional quality. Oversee the setup, cleanliness, and organization of all culinary labs and instructional kitchens. Ensure all equipment is in proper working condition; coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs. Assist faculty and students with lab preparation, including ingredient setup and equipment availability. Enforce safety, sanitation, and compliance protocols (health inspections, ServSafe logs, equipment safety checks). Coordinate lab scheduling and usage for classes, special events, and student activities. Train adjuncts and student workers on kitchen procedures, safety, sanitation, and sustainability practices. Serve as a liaison between faculty and administration regarding lab operations, budget, and facilities issues. Assist when needed with student dinning lab operations. Purchasing and Inventory Source and purchase ingredients, small wares, and kitchen equipment aligned with curriculum and program needs. Develop and maintain positive relationships with food distributors and equipment suppliers; shop at local grocery and specialty markets for fresh or unique items. Track deliveries, invoices, and purchase orders; reconcile discrepancies promptly. Maintain accurate records of purchases, usage, and cost control. Forecast lab needs by reviewing class schedules, syllabi, and special events in advance. Monitor and manage food cost, waste reduction, and inventory turnover. Strong problem-solving and vendor negotiation skills to address supply shortages, rising costs, or equipment downtime. Budget and Sustainability Develop and manage lab budgets in coordination with department leadership. Implement sustainability practices, including energy efficiency, composting, recycling, and minimizing waste. Maintain cost-control measures while ensuring high-quality supplies and instructional materials. Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree or Certificate in Culinary or Pastry Arts, Hospitality Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Experience in a professional kitchen, culinary education environment, or procurement role. ServSafe Manager Certification required. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
Minimum Education Required	Associate's degree
Experience Required
Preferred Experience
Physical Demand Summary
Division	Teaching & Learning Services
Department	Teaching & Learning Services

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	NB249P
Number of Vacancies	1
Best Consideration Date
Job Open Date	12/12/2025
Job Close Date
Continuous Recruitment?
Applicant Instructions	*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
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EEO Statement	Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.