Culinary Arts Instructor, Corrections Education

Colorado Department of Corrections; Limon (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

PERA retirement benefits

Health/dental plans

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colorado Department of Corrections seeks an instructor to deliver culinary education to inmate students at Limon Correctional Facility. You will mentor learners, plan course content, and assess progress in alignment with CCCS and licensing standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, classroom management, and collaboration with staff to ensure safety, security, and successful outcomes for participants in a correctional educational program.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong customer service mindset.
• Strong self-motivation and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Experience teaching or training in culinary/educational settings.
• Ability to work with adult learners in a correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor inmate students in culinary subjects.
• Plan content and methods of instruction.
• Assess progress and provide feedback to students.
• Ensure safety and proper handling of tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with Apprenticeship Coordinator and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Written and oral communication

MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel

Culinary teaching

Adult education

Self-control under pressure

Education

Associate's Degree in culinary field

Bachelor's Degree in culinary field

Job description

Colorado Department of Corrections seeks an instructor to deliver culinary education to inmate students at Limon Correctional Facility. You will mentor learners, plan course content, and assess progress in alignment with CCCS and licensing standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, classroom management, and collaboration with staff to ensure safety, security, and successful outcomes for participants in a correctional educational program.