Culinary Arts CTT Instructor

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC•Laurel, MD

21h•$60,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Arts CTT Instructor provides hands-on and classroom culinary instruction to help students develop the skills, discipline, and confidence needed for employment, higher education, or advanced training in food service. Instruction covers culinary fundamentals, food preparation and cooking techniques, kitchen operations, food safety and sanitation, and professional standards, with the goal of Career Technical Training completion and industry-recognized certifications. The instructor also provides individualized case management to support student progress and program completion, helps meet performance goals, and supports graduates’ employment placement. The role includes supervising and mentoring students, maintaining a safe and organized culinary training lab, enforcing dress and conduct standards, collaborating with Center staff, and following confidentiality and integrity requirements. The position is based at the Woodland Job Corps Center in Laurel, Maryland.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in teaching or a related culinary field.
Certification, licensure, or accreditation in the state where the center is located, or accreditation by a professional culinary or trade organization. For NTC positions, certification by a union/trade organization or national trade certifying organization is required.
A valid driver's license and ability to meet Company insurability requirements.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, or assess a load and request assistance as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous Job Corps experience.
Industry credentials such as ServSafe or American Culinary Federation certification.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on and classroom instruction in culinary fundamentals, food preparation and cooking techniques, kitchen operations, food safety and sanitation, and professional standards.
Support students in completing Career Technical Training and earning industry-recognized certifications.
Provide individualized case management to support student progress, achievement, and completion of the Job Corps program.
Help the Center meet or exceed Department of Labor and company performance goals.
Provide job leads to students and monitor placement of graduates.
Supervise students in a manner that promotes positive behavior, respect, and accountability.
Pursue improvements to programs and services.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and learning-conducive culinary training lab and classroom.
Enforce the Center's dress code and behavioral standards.
Complete work thoroughly, accurately, and on time while maintaining attendance, accountability, and productivity standards.
Follow integrity guidelines and protect confidential information and student data.
Mentor, monitor, and model Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
Communicate clearly, resolve problems using sound judgment, and collaborate with staff across departments.
Accept direction from the Center Director, Duty Officer, or Shift Manager and perform other duties as assigned.