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Salary: $84,183.00 Annually
Location : Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-032
Department: Instruction
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing competency-based training to students that prepares successful program graduates for entry-level employment in all phases of cooking and kitchen operations. Students prepare for a variety of careers in the culinary arts profession and for advanced education at other culinary institutions. Career paths include dinner cook, institutional cook, cook's helper, baker's helper, fry cook, and short order cook. Students work in all aspects of the dining facilities on campus, planning and preparing meals and catering banquet functions. Instruction includes food planning and preparation and serving and cleanup. Graduates receive a broad base of skills and are well prepared for a variety of entry-level culinary jobs.
This is a 214/7 tenure-track faculty position beginning Fall Quarter 2026.
This is an internal only recruitment open to full-time faculty in non-tenured positions at Bates Technical College (Per Article 7.1 of the 2024-2027 Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions

• Use effective competency-based teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture, coursework, and laboratory projects to prepare students with the practical skills essential for entry-level employment.
• Provide individualized mentoring, counsel, and guide students toward the completion of program requirements
• Grading/evaluation
• Curriculum revision and development in accordance with the approved college format
• Ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry standards, technologies, procedures, equipment, and materials
• Student Advising/Retention/Assessment
• Requisition and maintain control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies
• Oversee ordering of weekly food and sundry items
• Work with all culinary staff with daily communication
• Oversee Banquets and, if needed, participate in evening banquets
• Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
• Deliver classroom management to maintain a suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and providing assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• Collaborate with other instructors, support services staff, and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level employees.
• Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.
• Maintain records of all "shop jobs" instructional projects

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through Bates Technical
• College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for the college as needed, including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, to meet college needs.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• AA degree in culinary arts or related field

• Certification as an executive chef (CEC) or chef educator (CCE) by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

• Must have been active and gainfully employed in the industry a minimum of 5 years
• Must have work experience in all phases of work pertaining to the industry
• Prior teaching in a community or technical college

Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in culinary arts or related field
• Supervisory experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, , or . For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, . All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
Available Benefits to Eligible Employees
As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.
Medical/Dental Plans
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
• DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
• Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Retirement Plans
Faculty and Exempt Positions
Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click to compare the two plans.
Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary

Classified Positions
Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.
Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.
Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of
$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.
Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.
Other Optional Benefits
Leaves and Holidays
Vacation
Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.
Sick Leave
Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.
Holidays
Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Personal Leave/Family Leave
In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes