Culinary Program Instructor

Zaman International•Inkster, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Program Instructor is responsible for delivering structured classroom and hands-on instruction in Culinary Arts while overseeing Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeship programs. This role combines professional culinary expertise with strong instructional leadership to equip participants with technical skills, industry certifications, and workforce readiness. The Instructor administers American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) and ServSafe certification exams and ensures compliance with apprenticeship standards and regulatory requirements. All responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Zaman International’s Core Values: Empowerment, Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence.

Requirements

Demonstrated teaching or vocational instructional experience (required).
Current ServSafe Manager Certification (required).
Minimum 3–5 years of professional culinary and/or baking experience.
Experience developing curriculum, lesson plans, and student assessments.
Ability to administer and proctor AHLEI and ServSafe exams.
Experience overseeing or supporting Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeships.
Strong classroom management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality, Education, or related field.
Teaching certification or vocational credential.
Experience working with adult learners or workforce development programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver structured lesson plans in Culinary Arts including cooking techniques, pastry arts, bread production, food safety, knife skills, and plating.
Utilize adult learning principles and differentiated instruction strategies to support diverse learners.
Create and implement competency-based assessments and maintain accurate grading and attendance records.
Integrate job readiness and professional workplace skills into daily instruction, modeling Excellence.
Administer and proctor AHLEI and ServSafe certification exams in compliance with testing standards and maintain exam integrity.
Oversee Culinary Arts and Baking Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship programs, tracking competencies and required hours.
Maintain regulatory compliance documentation with integrity and accuracy.
Provide mentorship and individualized support to students, fostering Empowerment and Compassion.
Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized commercial kitchen and baking kitchen in compliance with food safety standards.
Manage inventory, equipment maintenance, and collaborate with leadership on continuous program improvement.