Culinary Teacher at South Central High School

Job Summary

This position is for a high school teacher who helps students learn important life and career skills through Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), with a focus on food, nutrition, and culinary arts. Working under the school principal, the teacher creates a supportive and engaging classroom where all students can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on, career-focused classes in food science, nutrition, and culinary arts
• Help students understand real-life topics such as healthy living, food preparation, and managing daily responsibilities
• Create and maintain a well-managed classroom and kitchen/lab environment
• Maintain student progress and adjust lessons to meet different learning needs
• Support student participation in Career and Technical Education (CTE) organizations and competitions
• Organize and participate in field trips to colleges, workplaces, and training programs
• Develop and promote innovative career and technical education programs
• Build partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to support student learning opportunities

Program Focus Areas

• Food Science
• Nutrition
• Culinary Arts
• Wellness

Work Schedule

10-month position

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for a North Carolina Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching license

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or a Postsecondary Culinary Arts Certificate in a related field such as:
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Culinary Arts or Food Service Management
• Nutrition or Food Science
• Family and Community Services
• Hospitality & Tourism Management

Experience Requirements (for Certain Licensure Routes)

• 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 4 years with an Associate's degree
• 6 years with a Culinary Arts certificate

Examples Of Relevant Experience

• Chef, restaurant manager, or catering manager
• Cafeteria or food service manager
• Dietitian or nutritionist
• Hospitality manager
• Food scientist or extension specialist
• Teacher or adult education instructor
• Community health educator or social services professional

Additional Requirement

A Food Protection Manager Certification (ANSI-CFP) is required before teaching courses involving food preparation