Continuing Education Instructor (non-credit) - Culinary Arts

New England Biolabs; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College seeks Non-Credit Culinary Arts Instructors to deliver hands-on instruction for youth and adults in Community Education programs. The role focuses on short-term, non-credit programming preparing learners for entry-level employment or personal enrichment.

Responsibilities include developing courses, creating engaging classes, ensuring food safety, and coordinating with staff to align curriculum with industry needs. Schedule typically includes nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience with kids/teens/adults/seniors
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging and practical course content
• Passion for teaching and a commitment to helping others achieve personal growth and enrichment

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of new courses, as needed.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and growth.
• Demonstrate proper culinary techniques and ensure student adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepare instructional materials, order supplies, and manage kitchen resources effectively.
• Collaborate with program staff to align curriculum with industry needs and learner goals.
• Stay current with culinary trends and industry certifications.
• Adhere to MCC’s institutional policies and procedures.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Job description

Classification Temporary Minimum Pay $0.00 Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Non-Credit Culinary Arts Instructors deliver hands-on instruction in a variety of culinary topics to youth and adult learners enrolled in Community Education programs. The instructor will design / implement engaging, skills-based classes that emphasize practical cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and industry best practices. This position focuses on short-term, non-credit programming that prepares learners for entry-level employment, or personal enrichment.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the development of new courses, as needed.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and growth.
• Demonstrate proper culinary techniques and ensure student adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepare instructional materials, order supplies, and manage kitchen resources effectively.
• Collaborate with program staff to align curriculum with industry needs and learner goals.
• Stay current with culinary trends and industry certifications.
• Adhere to MCC’s institutional policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Teaching experience (kids/teens/adults/seniors)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging and practical course content
• Passion for teaching and a commitment to helping others achieve personal growth and enrichment

Schedule: Hours are generally nights and weekends. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds.

MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area.

In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.

Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public.

Read our full policy here https://www.mccneb.edu/nondiscrimination

Metropolitan Community College offers a wide array of benefits to faculty and staff.

Review our Benefits at a Glance here https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3306/docs/44786.pdf

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