Culinary Arts Teacher - Career Tech

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Phenix City Board of Education in Phenix City, AL is seeking a Culinary Arts Instructor to teach Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, Culinary Arts I and II through a mix of classroom instruction, labs, and a student‑run food service enterprise.

The successful candidate will inspire students to develop technical skills, professionalism, leadership, and employability, while building pathways to postsecondary education and careers in the foodservice and hospitality industries.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama teacher certificate in Career and Technical Education or eligibility.
• Knowledge of commercial food production, food safety, and hospitality operations.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for mentoring students and preparing them for successful careers.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, Culinary Arts I, and Culinary Arts II per Alabama CTE standards.
• Develop and implement engaging, standards-based lessons with hands-on laboratory instruction.
• Create a safe, organized, industry-standard commercial kitchen learning environment.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners and integrate employability skills.
• Oversee a student-operated food service enterprise and collaborate with local hospitality partners.
• Promote the Culinary Arts programme within the school and community and maintain documentation.

Skills

Certification Knowledge

Food safety

Classroom management

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Culinary Arts Instructor Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Culinary Arts Instructor Teacher

SUPERVISES: Directly supervises students assigned to his/her classes. Indirectly supervises all students.

JOB GOAL: The Culinary Arts Instructor provides engaging, hands‑on instruction in Hospitality and Tourism while preparing students for careers in the foodservice and hospitality industries. The instructor will teach Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, Culinary Arts I, and Culinary Arts II through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, and the operation of a student‑managed food service enterprise. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop technical skills, professionalism, leadership, and employability skills while creating pathways to postsecondary education and industry careers.

1. Valid Alabama Teacher Certificate in Career and Technical Education OR eligibility to obtain certification.

2. Knowledge of commercial food production, food safety, and hospitality operations.

3. Strong classroom management and organizational skills.

4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

5. Passion for mentoring students and preparing them for successful careers.

REPORTS TO: CTE Director / School Principal

SALARY: To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Instruction

• Teach Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, Culinary Arts I, and Culinary Arts II in accordance with Alabama Career and Technical Education standards.

• Develop and implement engaging, standards‑based lessons that combine theory with extensive hands‑on laboratory instruction.

• Create a safe, organized, and industry‑standard commercial kitchen learning environment.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Integrate employability skills, customer service, teamwork, communication, and leadership into daily instruction.

• Utilize technology and industry resources to enhance student learning.

Student‑Operated Food Service Enterprise

• Plan, organise, and supervise an in‑house student‑operated food service facility.

• Guide students through all aspects of food production, menu planning, purchasing, inventory management, food costing, marketing, customer service, and financial record keeping.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and manage food and supply inventories.

Career and Technical Education

• Prepare students for industry‑recognised credentials, including ServSafe Manager and other approved certifications as applicable.

• Develop meaningful work‑based learning opportunities with local restaurants, caterers, hotels, and hospitality businesses.

• Foster relationships with business and industry partners to support classroom instruction and student experiences.

• Maintain all required CTE documentation, student records, inventories, and programme accountability requirements.

FCCLA Leadership

• Serve as adviser for the local Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter.

• Recruit and mentor student members.

• Prepare students to participate in leadership development activities, conferences, community service projects, and competitive events at the regional, state and national levels.

• Promote student leadership and career readiness through FCCLA programming.

ProStart Program Development

• Opportunity to establish and grow a National Restaurant Association ProStart® program.

• Prepare students for ProStart coursework, industry experiences, mentoring opportunities and competitions.

• Collaborate with local restaurant and hospitality professionals to enhance student learning.

Program Management

• Promote the Culinary Arts programme within the school and community.

• Assist with student recruitment and retention efforts.

• Participate in advisory committee meetings and professional development.

• Maintain positive relationships with parents, business partners, administrators and community stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned by school and district administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Alabama educator certification (or eligibility for certification) in an appropriate Career and Technical Education area.

• Culinary industry experience preferred.

• Knowledge of commercial food production, food safety and hospitality operations.

• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Passion for mentoring students and preparing them for successful careers.

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about culinary arts and hospitality.

• Student‑centred and enthusiastic.

• Organised and detail‑oriented.

• Creative and innovative in instructional practices.

• Committed to developing future hospitality professionals.

• Excited to build an award‑winning Culinary Arts programme through FCCLA and ProStart.

• Comfortable managing a fast‑paced commercial kitchen environment while fostering student leadership and teamwork.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for extended periods of time

• Demonstrating cosmetology procedures and techniques

• Lifting and moving salon equipment and supplies as needed

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate cosmetology tools and equipment

Terms of Employment:

• Full‑Time | 9.5 Month Contract

• Salary based on the approved Phenix City Board of Education Salary Schedule, experience, certifications and credentials.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education guidelines, Phenix City Board of Education policies, and established evaluation procedures.

Non‑Discrimination Statement:

The Phenix City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state laws.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications required. The Board reserves the right to modify the job description as necessary.