Culinary Arts Instructor

New Community Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Community Corporation in Newark, New Jersey is seeking a Culinary Arts Instructor to teach culinary arts techniques, food science, preparation, cooking and meal service. You will monitor and motivate students, assist in lesson plan development, and prepare exams within the program curriculum.

The role requires teaching at the assigned location, maintaining office hours for advisement, and serving as a faculty advisor while aligning with the Workforce Development Center's goals and policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts is required.
• ServSafe instructor/proctor certification is required.
• Five years’ experience in culinary arts, nutrition and/or dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes at assigned location.
• Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
• Serve as faculty advisor within the Workforce Development Center advisement system. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program policies.
• Maintain familiarity with Workforce Development Center’s goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the Workforce Development Center.

Skills

Culinary experience

ServSafe certification

Education

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

New Community Corporation in Newark, New Jersey is one of the largest and most comprehensive community development agencies in the country; New Community’s success rests on its comprehensive approach to community development. It is active in housing, health care, education, job training, childcare and economic development.

The Culinary Arts Instructor primary role consist of teaching students in the area of culinary arts technique, food science, food preparation, cooking and meal service, based on the program’s curriculum using practical and classroom methods. He/she will monitor and motivate students to ensure they are given significant opportunity to succeed and excel in the program. The Instructor will also be responsible for assisting in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials and written and practical exams.

Responsibilities:

• Teach classes at assigned location.
• Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
• Serve as faculty advisor within the current Workforce Development Center advisement system. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program policies.
• Maintain familiarity with Workforce Development Center’s goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the Workforce Development Center.

Experience and Skills

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
• ServSafe instructor/proctor certification
• Five years’ experience in the area of culinary arts, nutrition and/or dietetics