Culinary Instructor/Kitchen Lead

Job Summary

Chef Instructor/Kitchen Lead to provide hands-on culinary instruction and support daily kitchen operations. This hybrid role focuses approximately 75% on culinary education and workforce development, helping participants build culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and career readiness, and 25% on kitchen leadership, including meal service, sanitation, inventory, and catering. The ideal candidate combines culinary expertise with strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills to create an engaging, supportive learning environment while maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen operations.

Duties

• Deliver a 10-week culinary training program covering basic and advanced culinary skills, food preparation, and front-of-house hospitality.
• Provide hands-on instruction in cooking techniques, knife skills, recipe preparation, nutrition, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Lead daily kitchen activities, ensuring proper food handling, meal preparation, organization, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Coach and mentor students in culinary techniques, teamwork, professionalism, time management, and positive workplace habits.
• Establish clear classroom and kitchen expectations that promote accountability, respect, engagement, and a supportive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, student evaluations, and required program documentation in accordance with funding and program requirements.
• Collaborate with workforce development staff and industry partners to support students’ career readiness, employment opportunities, and successful program completion.
• Assist with student recruitment, orientations, information sessions, catering events, and other culinary program activities as needed.

Join us in creating an inspiring environment where creativity meets skill-building! This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while honing your leadership abilities. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive space for all aspiring chefs.

Pay: $27.00 - $28.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person