Adjunct Instructor - Culinary (on call)

Southern Nevada Joint Management Culinary & Bartenders Training Fund; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & holiday pay

Company-paid health/dental/vision

Fully funded pension

Job summary

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV) is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Culinary for on-call coverage at the North Las Vegas campus. You will deliver engaging culinary instruction, teaching both theory and hands-on components, and provide instructional coverage as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in a commercial kitchen, comfort teaching diverse learners, and basic computer skills. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2+ years in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience with diverse learners preferred.
• Basic computer skills and kitchen technologies knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality culinary instruction.
• Teach theory and hands-on components of culinary arts.
• Provide instructional coverage as needed.
• Support CE courses when requested; assist with admin duties.

Skills

Culinary instruction

Diverse learner experience

Classroom communication

Curriculum delivery

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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Adjunct Instructor - Culinary (on call)

On Call Professional CALV Campus, North Las Vegas, NV, US

General Description:
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV) is the country’s leading nonprofit culinary and hospitality training institute. CALV’s mission is to train people for successful hospitality careers in Las Vegas. CALV’s vision is to reduce poverty and eliminate unemployment by providing employability and vocational skills to youth, adults, and displaced workers.
The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging culinary instruction to students enrolled in CALV programs. The position involves teaching both theoretical and practical components of culinary arts, providing instructional coverage as needed, teaching Continuing Education (CE) courses when requested, and performing other administrative duties as required. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary expertise, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to student success and workforce preparedness.

Essential Functions:

• Support the academic team in delivering high-quality instruction that prepares students for careers in the hospitality industry
• Deliver hand-on culinary instruction using varied methods aligned with established curriculum
• Provide instructional coverage as needed
• Support instructors and staff at onsite and offsite events; occasional evenings and weekends required
• Teach culinary-themed Continuing Education (CE) courses, when requested; occasional evenings required
• Assist with academic and administrative functions supporting instructional programs and departmental operations
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the role

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a commercial kitchen are required. Experience working with diverse learners is preferred. Basic computer skills and a knowledge of technologies used in the kitchen is required.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• An equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.

Licensing and Certification:

• Current SNHD Food Handler Safety Training Card (required)

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We’re committed to supporting our employees both at work and beyond. Full-time team members enjoy generous PTO and holiday pay, company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a fully funded pension plan to help you plan confidently for the future. On-call employees may also qualify for select benefits based on employment status and hours worked.