Culinary Arts Instructor

Culinary Arts Instructor Location: Teen Center of Excellence Schedule: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Program Management Reports To: Manager, Career and Workforce Readiness Position Overview We are seeking a passionate and experienced Culinary Arts Instructor to lead hands-on culinary programming for youth.

This role blends teaching, mentorship, and kitchen management to create a safe, engaging environment where young people build culinary skills and confidence. The ideal candidate is a skilled culinary professional who enjoys working with youth and can manage a teaching kitchen while delivering high-quality instruction.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Instruction Deliver engaging, hands-on culinary lessons (knife skills, food prep, recipe execution) Lead cooking demonstrations and interactive learning experiences Develop and adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs Organize instructional materials and recipes Kitchen Management Maintain a clean, organized, and fully operational teaching kitchen Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards (Serv.

Safe) Manage inventory, food ordering, and cost control Oversee kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance as needed Youth Engagement Build positive relationships and mentor youth participants Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment Encourage participation and personal development Support field trips, events, and enrichment activities Safety & Compliance Follow all health, safety, and licensing requirements Respond appropriately to incidents and complete required documentation Maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred; culinary degree or equivalent experience required Minimum 3–5 years of culinary, teaching, or training experience Experience working in commercial or teaching kitchens Current Serv.

Safe Certification (or ability to obtain) Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and data systems) Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 40 pounds Comfortable working in varying kitchen temperatures Ability to stand and move for extended periods