Culinary Arts Instructor: Train Next-Gen Chefs

Equus; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Dayton, Ohio seeks an experienced culinary instructor to deliver advanced training within our Job Corps program. You will develop high-level gastronomic skills, foster creativity, and uphold professional standards for students aged 16 to 24.

You will design and teach international cuisine, fine dining, pastry arts, and gourmet presentation while supervising kitchen safety, hygiene, inventory, and equipment use.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Gastronomy or Culinary Arts required; Bachelor's preferred.
• CPR/First Aid, Food Handling, ServSafe certifications.
• Valid Driver's License and Health Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute advanced culinary arts teaching programs.
• Instruct in international cuisine techniques, fine dining, pastry arts.
• Supervise culinary practices with hygiene and food safety standards.
• Assess student performance through theory and practical evaluations.
• Maintain equipment and class-kitchen inventory; manage materials.
• Submit ESP reports and document student progress in ETA 640.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Culinary Innovation

Teamwork

Youth Mentoring

Pressure tolerance

Education

Associate's Degree in Gastronomy or Culinary Arts

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in Dayton, Ohio seeks an experienced culinary instructor to deliver advanced training within our Job Corps program. You will develop high-level gastronomic skills, foster creativity, and uphold professional standards for students aged 16 to 24.

You will design and teach international cuisine, fine dining, pastry arts, and gourmet presentation while supervising kitchen safety, hygiene, inventory, and equipment use.