Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
We are seeking a dedicated Culinary Instructor to join our 24-hour residential program for young men (ages 13-35) recovering from substance abuse. The Culinary Instructor is responsible for helping students to explore vocational possibilities in the field of culinary arts and become more prepared to enter the work force. The instructor does this by providing instruction and exposure to the industry as needed to meet the needs of students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and implement curricula to increase clients employment opportunities in the culinary field.
- Develop and implement curricula to teach students knife handling, sanitation/cleanliness and food handling, cooking techniques, and units of measurement, conversions and yield per cents needed to calculate food and beverage costs.
- Teach students about discipline, responsibility, teamwork and leadership that are essential for success in restaurant employment and productive living.
- Assist students in obtaining food handler certification and, when possible, other industry certifications.
- Develop and maintain community partnerships with local restaurants and industries that may offer students the opportunity to perform at culinary events.
- Increase student knowledge of organic cooking and healthy eating and the impact of these on wellness.
- Collaborate with treatment staff to assist students in using culinary arts as a tool for stabilizing life and remaining drug free.
- Assist program administrators in developing and implementing a sustainability plan for the culinary track.
- Develop relationships with culinary schools and assist clients in pursuing higher education in the field according to their interests.
- Develop hands-on training opportunities in the field, and assist students in accessing these opportunities.
- Advise students on vocational curricula, and on career issues.
- Keep abreast of technological changes and adapt curricula accordingly.
- Employees and Contractors will conform to CARF standards that are relevant to their positions.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location:
- One location