Culinary Instructor Chef
We are looking for a campus based Culinary Instructor Chef to teach courses in Culinary Arts. The Culinary Instructor Chef is an integral part of LMM’s Workforce Development Vocational Education training for students in the certificate, diploma and associate’s degree programs in Culinary Arts and Hospitality.
Company Description
A mission-driven organization, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) serves people in Northeast Ohio and walks them on their road to self-sufficiency. LMM helps empower people to overcome barriers, obtain job skills, gain employment, locate safe and stable housing, access counseling and support services, stay out of prison, and secure second chances in community. Our mission is to promote shalom (peace, well-being) and justice (right relationships) through a Christian ministry of service and advocacy with those who are oppressed, forgotten and hurting.
Position Summary
The Culinary Instructor Chef will teach classes and provide hands-on instruction to the job skill training participants of the Central Kitchen Culinary Training Program. The instructor will also refine and make modifications or additions to the instructional curriculum based on national models and standards. The instructor will help oversee the essential operations and personnel of the Central Kitchen.
Some of the duties include:
- Design and deliver classroom and lab instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies and support lesson objectives; deliver instruction as approved
- Responsible for teaching participants food preparation, food production, and the overall structure and workflow of a kitchen; Conduct culinary demonstrations
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, submit grades, attendance, and other reports on time
- Works in collaboration with Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to create a positive learning atmosphere in the kitchen and lab areas
- Maintain a current knowledge of teaching discipline/field of study
- Participate in curriculum monitoring and development process
- Participate in initiatives in support of recruitment, retention, and graduation goals
- Provide competency-based education which aligns with organizational model of curricula as well as supports the system delivery
- Ensure compliance of all local, state and federal regulations relative to cleanliness, food preparation and the serving of food
- Ensures that kitchen and classroom areas are clean, sanitary and safe, including all cooking areas, refrigerators and sinks
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate has an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, Bachelor’s Degree preferred; a minimum of three (3) years industry experience, which includes education, training and developing others; ServSafe Certification and prior experience working with high-barrier populations. A valid Ohio Driver’s license and proof of insurance, required.
LMM offers a number of benefits for full time staff including, but not limited to: medical dental, vision, disability, life, generous paid time off, and a 403 (b) retirement savings plan. LMM embraces cultural diversity and is Equal
Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran, and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Join our team! Go to www.lutheranmetro.org/employment to complete an online application and attach a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. The salary range for this position is $42,000-$46,000. Applications are accepted until position is filled.