Culinary Arts and Bakery Teaching Assistant

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking a Culinary Arts and Bakery Teaching Assistant at Ypsilanti Community High School. The role supports Culinary Arts & Bakery Science CTE courses, assisting with classroom instruction, kitchen activities, and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for careers in culinary fields.

The successful candidate will help create engaging lessons, promote safety and professionalism, and support students in developing industry-ready skills for hospitality, food

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in culinary fields or related hospitality environments.
• Ability to support hands-on, project-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with implementing the district-approved curriculum.
• Support activities in the classroom, kitchen, and lab.
• Help students with food preparation, cooking techniques, baking and pastry production.
• Promote proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Assist with safe use of kitchen equipment and tools.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional culinary learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Culinary Arts or related field

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Culinary Arts and Bakery Teaching Assistant JobID: 17988

• Position Type:
  Ypsilanti Community High School/ Paraprofessional - Culinary Arts
• Date Posted:
  9/4/2026
• Location:
  High School Campus, Ypsilanti, MI

SALARY: $28.50 hourly

SUMMARY:

The Culinary Arts & Bakery Science Teacher Assistant supports the instructional program within the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Culinary Arts & Bakery Science pathway. This position assists students in developing technical, academic, and workplace readiness skills while promoting social, physical, and intellectual growth.

The successful candidate will help create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for careers and postsecondary opportunities in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food service, hospitality, restaurant operations, catering, and related industries.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food service, hospitality, catering, restaurant operations, or a related field.
• Associate's degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Professional experience working in commercial kitchens, bakeries, restaurants, catering operations, hospitality settings, or other food-service environments.
• Knowledge of food preparation, baking techniques, sanitation, food safety, kitchen operations, equipment use, portion control, and proper food storage.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment, appliances, and culinary tools.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and food sanitation practices.
• Experience supporting students in hands-on, project-based learning environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Interest in supporting students pursuing careers in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, hospitality, and food service.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Full-time Teaching Assistant position at Ypsilanti Community High School.
• Supports Culinary Arts & Bakery Science CTE courses.
• Industry experience is highly valued.
• Assists with classroom instruction, commercial kitchen and bakery laboratory activities, food preparation, baking, catering, and other hands-on learning experiences.
• Helps maintain a safe, sanitary, organized, and professional culinary learning environment.
• Assists students in developing industry-standard culinary, baking, customer service, and workplace readiness skills.
• Training materials, curriculum resources, kitchen procedures, recipes, and instructional guides will be provided to support onboarding and transition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the teacher in implementing the district-approved curriculum.
• Support classroom, commercial kitchen, bakery laboratory, and other instructional activities.
• Assist students with food preparation, cooking techniques, baking and pastry production, recipe execution, food presentation, and other culinary skills.
• Promote and reinforce proper food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Assist students with the safe and appropriate use of commercial kitchen equipment, appliances, utensils, and culinary tools.
• Help maintain a classroom and kitchen environment conducive to learning, student engagement, and professional culinary practices.
• Encourage positive student behavior and reinforce classroom, kitchen, and workplace expectations.
• Support instructional activities designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Assist with preparing ingredients, recipes, equipment, supplies, and instructional resources for culinary and bakery laboratory experiences.
• Help monitor student progress and maintain appropriate records as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with inventory, organization, storage, and maintenance of kitchen equipment, food products, ingredients, utensils, and classroom supplies.
• Support proper receiving, labeling, storage, rotation, and handling of food products and ingredients.
• Support students in developing workplace readiness, professionalism, customer service, teamwork, leadership, time management, and technical skills.
• Assist the instructor in preparing students for industry-recognized certifications, culinary competitions, work-based learning experiences, and career pathways when appropriate.
• Assist students with catering, food service, school events, culinary showcases, and other program-related activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, industry partners, and community organizations as needed.
• Help reinforce professional standards related to attendance, punctuality, appearance, communication, teamwork, and workplace conduct.
• Be available for school-related activities, catering events, student competitions, community events, and other assigned responsibilities.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, immigration status, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any legally protected category not otherwise listed, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.