Culinary Arts Instructor & Student Success Coach

Helms College; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries is seeking a Chef Instructor to educate culinary students under the Director of Culinary Education. The role focuses on strong technical skills, hands-on learning, and a professional, student-centered classroom with active engagement.

Responsibilities include recruiting support, maintaining课程 syllabi and supervision of student grades, plus collaboration with program leaders to ensure student success and safety in compliant labs and classrooms.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of an associates degree in Culinary Arts or a bachelors degree in another field with educational credential from a diploma program in Culinary Arts.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is highly desirable.
• Minimum five years experience in a supervisory position, two to three years as an Executive Chef, Executive Pastry Chef or General Manager in a foodservice operation.
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary Culinary Arts program is highly desirable.
• Current certification through the American Culinary Federation as CEC or CCC (culinary), CEPC or CWPC (pastry) or the ability to become ACF-certified within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate core values of Goodwill by modeling SOAR (Service, Ownership, Accountability, Respect).
• Maintain open communication with Senior Chef Instructors, Program Manager and the Director of Culinary Education.
• Foster a compliant, student-centered learning environment with strong technical instruction and student service.
• Assist recruitment by attending events and coordinating with Academics and Admissions departments.
• Assess student retention and support at-risk students to overcome challenges.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts with credential

ACF certification or ability to obtain within 1 year

Job description

Goodwill Industries is seeking a Chef Instructor to educate culinary students under the Director of Culinary Education. The role focuses on strong technical skills, hands-on learning, and a professional, student-centered classroom with active engagement.

Responsibilities include recruiting support, maintaining课程 syllabi and supervision of student grades, plus collaboration with program leaders to ensure student success and safety in compliant labs and classrooms.