Culinary & Hospitality Teacher - YouthBuild
About The Position
LearningWorks is seeking a Culinary & Hospitality Instructor to provide engaging, hands-on culinary and hospitality instruction to YouthBuild participants. This role blends technical training, mentorship, and youth development while helping students strengthen workplace skills, communication, teamwork, and confidence. This role is primarily in person, with instruction taking place in classrooms, kitchens, and community partner locations, along with occasional remote flexibility for planning and administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate understands that relationship-building is essential to this role. Some participants may initially demonstrate inconsistent engagement, hesitancy, or limited willingness to participate due to previous educational experiences or significant life barriers. Successful staff approach this work with empathy, consistency, accountability, and a commitment to helping students feel supported while maintaining high expectations.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality, education, youth development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth in educational, workforce, or community-based settings
- Experience in culinary arts, food service, hospitality, or kitchen management
- Valid Maine driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to transport students in agency vehicles
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in active kitchen environments
Nice To Haves
- ProStart Instructor Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Experience in workforce development or alternative education settings
Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on culinary and hospitality instruction in classroom and kitchen settings
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment
- Supervise students during food preparation and experiential learning opportunities
- Model professionalism, teamwork, food safety, and hospitality industry standards
- Mentor and support youth in personal and professional development
- Build strong relationships that encourage student engagement and persistence
- Collaborate with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality partners
- Support program planning, documentation, and student progress tracking
- Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and relationship-centered culture
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO after 90 days of employment
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 3% after one year of employment
- Immediate eligibility to contribute to retirement savings
- Medical and dental insurance with very low employee premiums
- No cost access to HRA
- Access to FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Flexible scheduling options
- Employer Provided Short-term disability coverage
- Paid state holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Retirement planning resources and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
