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Culinary Arts Instructor

Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center
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Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District

Hannaford Career Center

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Culinary Arts  Instructor


General Description: 

The Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District (also known as the Hannaford Career Center) is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Culinary Arts educator to join our team. The Culinary Arts Instructor is responsible for preparing high school students for entry-level employment in the food service and hospitality industry and/or for post-secondary education and training. This position supports a highly hands-on, real-world program centered around the operation of a commercial kitchen, and the Glass Onion Eatery, a full service restaurant run by students. 

No previous teaching experience is required. Industry experience and an excitement to work with young people learning the craft of culinary arts allow you to start. Once hired, we pay for you to attend a CTE teacher preparation program to earn your teaching license. Don’t worry, you are in a cohort alongside other CTE teachers, so you can attend class, and learn, together.  

If you are a chef, or an industry expert who loves to cook, but are looking for a better work-life balance than industry allows, and if you want to work with a team of like minded technical experts who love teaching the next generation of young people, this job is for you!

You will earn an excellent salary, with full family healthcare benefits, and work only 187 days per year. You will have school year holidays (like Thanksgiving, Winter Break, February Break, Spring Break) and summers off. 

The first year, we are able to structure your half-time workday to either be in the morning, or in the afternoon. The second year we hope to expand the program, allowing you to work full time, with one section in the morning, and a second section in the afternoon. 

This is a half time position beginning in August 2026, with hopes for it to grow to a full time position for the 2027-2028 school year.

Job Title: Culinary Arts Instructor

Job Classification: Licensed Instructional Staff, 0.5 FTE for 2026-2027 school year. Anticipated 1.0 FTE (full time) in 2027-2028 school year.

Reports to: Assistant Director, PAHRTSD

Location: Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center, Middlebury, VT

Work Schedule: School calendar / prorated 187 contracted days per year

Pay: Prorated based on $54,724 – $109,448 salary range

Starting Date: August 19, 2026


 

Qualifications:

  1. Vermont Licensure in Technical Education (Culinary Arts/Hospitality) preferred, but ability to obtain licensure through prior industry experience and by taking CTE teaching coursework works too. 
  2. A combination of Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or related field, and industry experience, or a minimum of six years of relevant industry experience
  3. ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)
  4. Experience in teaching and/or training preferred
  5. Experience in commercial kitchen operations, catering, or restaurant management preferred

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Demonstrate strong knowledge of culinary arts, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen management
  2. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, families, and community partners
  3. Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
  4. Apply current industry practices and trends in culinary arts and hospitality
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of, and/or ability to quickly learn and apply, special education regulations and requirements
  6. Maintain required safety and industry certifications
  7. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a commercial kitchen environment
  8. Ability to use email, file sharing, basic spreadsheets, and basic office software, as well as to learn and use educational software such as grading and attendance programs. 
  9. If earning teaching license, ensure appropriate progress and passing grades in coursework
  10. Occasional evening and weekend work required, to support district events or Career Technical Student Association events. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in culinary arts aligned to state CTE standards and industry expectations
  2. Teach core competencies including food safety, knife skills, cooking techniques, baking and pastry, nutrition, menu planning, food presentation, and cost control
  3. Integrate academic concepts including math (i.e. recipe scaling, costing), science (i.e food chemistry), and communication skills
  4. Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of student abilities and learning styles
  5. Facilitate student independence, teamwork, and leadership development
  6. Assess student learning through formative and summative measures aligned to program proficiencies
  7. Support students in earning industry-recognized credentials (e.g., ServSafe) and deliver dual enrollment college curriculum
  8. Advise, supervise, and support student participation in CTSO activities such as SkillsUSA competitions, to include state and national travel as needed.
  9. Maintain a safe, organized, and industry-standard commercial kitchen environment, to include passing health inspections
  10. Manage program budget, inventory, ordering, and equipment maintenance
  11. Participate in professional development and continuous program improvement
  12. Actively contribute to the school community and uphold the mission and goals of the Career Center
  13. Ensure appropriate Industry Recognized Credentials and/or College Credits are available for students to earn, through timely and thorough completion of college and/or industry paperwork and other requirements, and maintenance of instructor requirements.
  14. Adhere to all Vermont Agency of Education requirements
  15. Perform other duties as assigned by administration

COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIPS

  1. Operate and oversee student learning through the commercial kitchen and Glass Onion Eatery (our student-run restaurant), including food production, service, and customer experience
  2. Develop and maintain an active advisory committee in accordance with CTE requirements
  3. Collaborate with local farms, food producers, and hospitality businesses to support farm-to-table and experiential learning opportunities
  4. Coordinate work-based learning experiences, job shadows, and field trips
  5. Build partnerships with postsecondary institutions for dual enrollment or articulation opportunities
  6. Promote and market the Culinary Arts program to prospective students and the broader community
  7. Communicate program expectations and student progress with families
  8. Ensure luncheons, breakfasts, ad-hoc food sales, and catering events for both external and internal clients. This includes Open Houses events (twice per year), Outstanding Student Breakfasts (two to four times per year), AgeWell community luncheons (between 4  and 8 times per year). Also ensure at least monthly full service restaurant openings. 

STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Establish and maintain clear expectations for appropriate behavior in class and while participating in job shadows.
  2. Effectively communicate with students and parents. 
  3. Assist students in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility.
  4. Ensure students earn required college credits and industry certifications, and participate in industry work based learning opportunities 
  5. Ensure clear and timely feedback to students on academic and behavioral progress. 

 

Interested applicants must submit an application through SchoolSpring. Only complete applications will be considered. 

 

The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center ensures equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, gender,  age, handicapping condition/disability, national origin, or sexual orientation, in compliance with federal and state law. 


 

Updated 5/5/26