Culinary Opportunity Program - Workforce Development Instructor (Pooled Position)

About the role

Instruct adult and transitional high school students with developmental disabilities in foundational, pre-vocational skills in culinary career pathways. Assess the instructional requirements of the student cohort and provide orientation and instruction to program content and expected competencies. Create curriculum and lessons that utilize a variety of instructional techniques, with particular emphasis on hands-on skills, to prepare students to apply newly acquired abilities in an entry-level workplace position.

Responsibilities

• Create and teach courses in culinary subject matter expertise.
• Assess instructional requirements of student cohort and provide orientation and instruction to program content and expected competencies.
• Develop curriculum and lessons using a variety of instructional techniques, emphasizing hands-on skills.
• Incorporate industry standards and certifications into the program, including ServSafe certification.
• Provide training in the proper use of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Reinforce skills training through application in real-life job settings.
• Instruct on and emphasize attributes for successful employee behaviors, such as timeliness, attendance, following supervisor instructions, and communication with peers and supervisors.
• Teach classes that may include day, evening, or weekend schedules.

Requirements

• Minimum AS or AAS degree or industry-relevant certification(s), with a strong work history and demonstrated culinary expertise.
• ServSafe Certified Instructor/Proctor.
• Knowledge of the culinary field via life experience, certification, or other demonstrated skill mastery.
• Knowledge of current industry practices.
• Previous teaching experience with adult learners and experience with individuals with varying abilities and learning styles strongly desired.

Skills

• Ability to deliver education to diverse students with flexibility in instructional delivery.
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching methods, including demonstration, hands-on lessons, engaging visuals, and technology where appropriate.
• Excellent communication skills.

Schedule

Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

Pay

$65.00 per hour.

This is a pooled position with 2 vacancies available.