Culinary Arts & Bakery Lab Assistant for Student Chefs

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

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