Culinary Arts Teacher: Hands-On Training & Career Prep

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School; Unionville (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin, MA invites applications for a Culinary Arts Teacher. The position involves delivering competency-based instruction in culinary arts, food preparation, baking, nutrition, and customer service to high school students, while integrating employability skills and industry standards into daily instruction.

The ideal candidate will develop structured lesson plans, teach hands-on kitchen skills, and maintain a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE Vocational Technical Teacher License or eligibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in culinary arts including cooking and baking techniques.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans aligned with state frameworks.
• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
• Teach food safety, sanitation, kitchen safety, and professional workplace practices.
• Instruct on cooking, baking, menu planning, nutrition, and food service operations.
• Assess student performance and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Culinary arts expertise

Education

Massachusetts Vocational Technical Teacher License in Culinary Arts or eligibility

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin, MA invites applications for a Culinary Arts Teacher. The position involves delivering competency-based instruction in culinary arts, food preparation, baking, nutrition, and customer service to high school students, while integrating employability skills and industry standards into daily instruction.

The ideal candidate will develop structured lesson plans, teach hands-on kitchen skills, and maintain a safe learning environment.