Culinary Arts Director for K-12 Education

PreK-High School Culinary Arts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

PreK-High School Culinary Arts in Franklin Square, NY, seeks a Culinary Director/Manager to lead a hands-on curriculum across all grades. You will oversee instructors and kitchen staff, maintain facilities and inventory, and coordinate student showcases with a focus on safety and educational alignment.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong leadership, and a passion for teaching children and teens in an educational setting. A culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in culinary arts education or related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential required.
• Ability to develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for diverse grade levels.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Passion for working with children and young adults in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive culinary arts curriculum for PreK through High School students.
• Manage and mentor culinary arts instructors and kitchen staff across multiple grade levels.
• Ensure kitchen facilities, equipment, and food inventory are properly maintained and stocked.
• Coordinate culinary events, demonstrations, and student showcases throughout the school year.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Collaborate with school administration to align culinary programming with educational goals and budgets.
• Evaluate student progress and support age-appropriate skill development in culinary techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary education

Food service management

Food safety (ServSafe)

Curriculum development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

PreK-High School Culinary Arts in Franklin Square, NY, seeks a Culinary Director/Manager to lead a hands-on curriculum across all grades. You will oversee instructors and kitchen staff, maintain facilities and inventory, and coordinate student showcases with a focus on safety and educational alignment.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong leadership, and a passion for teaching children and teens in an educational setting. A culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred.