Culinary Arts Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelors in Food Management, Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, or related field preferred.
• A Certified Food Safety Manager Certificate is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in the food service or culinary arts industry.
• One (1) year of successful experience teaching in related subjects at the post-secondary level preferred.
• Must demonstrate a heart for the ministry of serving poor and homeless families.
• Requires a degree of maturity, sensitivity to issues of faith, cross cultural and diversity issues, and the social skill to handle job-related matters in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Requires the ability to supervise interns or volunteers.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients, staff, and volunteers.
• Good computer and clerical skills to include Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to tolerate outdoor temperatures consistent with Florida climate and endure prolonged standing/walking/bending/stooping and stretching.
• Must be able to relocate materials in a safe and proper manner.
• Must have adequate hearing and speaking ability as to take part in and provide sound oral communication and information.
• Must have the physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Valid FL driver’s license with a good driving record and insured vehicle in order to transport self and orders when necessary.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule during strategic and holiday periods of the year including weeknights, weekends, and particularly Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment background screening procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors in Food Management, Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, or related field.
• One (1) year of successful experience teaching in related subjects at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students through classroom training and hands-on kitchen demonstrations using the CAP curriculum manual.
• Demonstrate proper use of food service equipment, food preparation techniques, and related skills.
• Train students in the use of food service equipment and techniques.
• Communicate with Metro kitchen leadership to schedule prep work for students and address any student issues in Metro kitchens.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and proper food handling techniques of the kitchen and classrooms.
• Order and prepare required inventory for culinary lab and student dining operations while meeting or exceeding budgetary goals.
• Communicate daily with the Culinary Arts Program Manager on new student recruitment, orientation, and updates on current students’ attendance and participation.
• Provide career mentorship to Culinary Arts Program students.
• Utilize best practices in designing new curriculum, program improvement, and innovation in teaching.
• Create relationships with Tampa Restaurant Chefs to create externship opportunities and job placement for students.
• Maintain involvement in related professional organizations and continuing education activities, such as American Culinary Federation.
• Act as a positive ambassador for Metropolitan Ministries and the Culinary Arts Program in the larger community.
• Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational goals.
• Support the Metro kitchen team in other tasks as assigned.
• Support the Tampa Bay Food Fight fundraising event as directed.

Benefits

• Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
• Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
• PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.
• 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
• $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Training and career development.
• Discounted membership at the YMCA.