Culinary

About the role

The Culinary Arts Instructor will instruct middle school and high school‑aged students in introductory culinary arts techniques, including food safety, sanitation, menu development, and nutrition. The instructor will incorporate core academic concepts such as reading, writing, math, and critical thinking into kitchen activities, maintain an engaging “learn by doing” environment, and collaborate with school administration and teachers to ensure appropriate curriculum and kitchen management. The program aims to equip students with skills for entry‑level culinary employment.

Essential Functions

• Manage a student‑staff run commercial kitchen.
• Guide students toward earning a ServSafe certificate.
• Teach students to maintain a weekly food budget.
• Show students how to order and shop for supplies while staying within budget.
• Ensure the kitchen meets Rhode Island Department of Health requirements and pass annual inspections.
• Work effectively with students from diverse cultural, academic, and behavioral backgrounds.
• Differentiate teaching strategies based on student needs and abilities.
• Possess or be willing to obtain Food Safety Manager certification through the Rhode Island Department of Health.
• Perform other duties as required by administration.

Requirements

• Complete and pass all required background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and a registered/inspected vehicle (required).
• Experience with child welfare, behavioral health, and juvenile justice populations and systems.
• Culinary school graduate or at least three years of experience in the food‑service industry or a similar field.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Possess or be willing to obtain Food Safety Manager certification through the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, education, language capacity, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role, in alignment with organizational parity guidelines and market conditions.