Chef Instructor - Culinary and Pastry

Triumph Higher Education Group; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement program

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Triumph Higher Education Group is seeking a Chef Instructor to lead culinary and pastry education, translating industry knowledge into engaging lectures, live demonstrations, and practical kitchen instruction. The role emphasizes learning-centered instruction and professional development within a school kitchen and classroom environment.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on expertise in culinary and pastry, with the ability to foster skill development, curriculum enhancement, and student

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts and/or Pastry preferred.
• 1 year of teaching experience, preferred.
• 5 years of work experience directly related to the occupational industry.

Responsibilities

• Engages all students to facilitate and achieve course learning outcomes in both Culinary and Pastry.
• Customize course shell to add value to students beyond the text, e.g., case studies and supplemental readings.
• Interact with students in discussion boards and guide discussions toward course outcomes.
• Coach struggling students toward success and identify at‑risk students with departments for plans.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours and submit final course grades on time.
• Attend scheduled program meetings and faculty meetings.
• Relate professional experience to learning through skills development and industry trends.
• Assist the Department Chair on course or program tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Team‑oriented

Analytical and Report Writing

Coachability

Ethics

Education

Associates degree in Culinary Arts and/or Pastry

1 year of teaching experience

5 years of work experience in the occupational industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Chef Instructor is responsible for facilitating meaningful learning of course competencies in the Culinary and pastry curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. They provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable students to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. They encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, and ethics, as well as personal and professional development.

We are seeking candidates with substantial professional experience in both culinary arts and pastry. The ideal instructor will possess strong hands‑on expertise in culinary and baking/pastry techniques, flavor development and pairing, menu and dessert presentation, production planning, and kitchen efficiency. Successful candidates will be able to effectively translate their industry knowledge into engaging lectures, live demonstrations, and practical kitchen instruction, fostering student skill development in both culinary and pastry disciplines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engages all students to facilitate and achieve course learning outcomes in both Culinary and Pastry.
• Customize course shell to add value to students beyond what is covered in the text (e.g. personal experiences, case studies, supplemental readings, etc.);
• Interact with students in all discussion boards, guiding the discussion toward the course outcomes;
• Coach struggling students toward success;
• Identify at risk students and work with Department Chair, Registrar and Academic Student Manager to create plans for success
• Respond to all student inquiries within 24 hours;
• Submit final course grades by the last day of the block no later than the next day at noon
• Attend scheduled program meetings, in‑service workshops and college‑wide faculty meetings.
• Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning through professional/technical skills development, introduction of industry perspective into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Assist/support the Department Chair on course or program related tasks.
• Support the Registrar in maintaining accurate student records.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts and/or Pastry preferred.
• 1 year of teaching experience, preferred.
• 5 years of work experience directly related to the occupational industry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communication Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Time‑Management Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team‑oriented
• Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
• Ethics: Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a diverse and respectful workplace.
• Ability to interact with staff and external relationships in a professional manner, including a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The nature of work requires an ability to operate standard kitchen equipment. Standing for long periods of time; Required to lift up to 20 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The majority of the work is performed in a typical school kitchen and classroom environment.

DAILY UNIFORM

• White chef jacket (pressed‑no wrinkles)
• Black chef pants
• Black leather or rubber kitchen safe shoes
• Solid white t‑shirt underneath the chef jacket (t‑shirt to be free of any sort of design/writing). ? Chef’s toque must be worn at all times while in the kitchens
• Apron when instructing in the kitchen

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The expected Salary range for this position is between $55K-$60K . Actual pay will be adjusted based on job‑related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits. Escoffier offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, voluntary life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program with an employer match
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Program
• PTO Program
• 11 paid holidays

Triumph Higher Education LLC and its Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Triumph Higher Education LLC and its affiliates are Drug Free Workplaces.