Culinary Career/Technical Educator Instructor

Tallahassee State College; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee State College (TSC) invites applications for a full-time, grant-funded Culinary Career/Technical Educator Instructor position at the Quincy Annex Correctional Institute in Quincy, Florida. The role is part of Workforce Development/DOC – Vocational Training.

The instructor teaches career/technical education, supports student career pathways, and ensures safety and accurate record-keeping. A state background check, TB screening, and SafeServ certification are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of vocational experience or an AS or higher degree with 2 years of relevant occupational experience.
• Experience in commercial and hospitality food preparation; teaching adults and non-traditional learners.
• Current or able-to-obtain SafeServ Food Safety Manager certification; additional food-prep certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned career/technical education program in a policy-compliant environment.
• Assist students with academic and career pathways plans; maintain safe instructional environment and equipment.
• Guide students and staff, maintain student files and reports for Florida Department of Corrections.
• Complete paperwork and maintain records; review student test scores and attendance; use databases.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development; perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Adult education

Food safety

Florida teaching certification (pref)

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 4 years vocational experience

AS or higher degree in related field

Job description

Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College

Culinary Career/Technical Educator Instructor

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce a full-time, grant-funded opening for the position of Culinary Career/Technical Educator Instructor – P06219 located at the Quincy Annex Correctional Institute in Quincy, Florida with Workforce Development/DOC – Vocational Training.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

What You’ll Do

The Instructor’s major functions are to teach an appropriate, assigned career/technical education program through the facilitation of a teaching environment (lecture, group, or individual) targeting a diverse population resulting in the earning of appropriate industry recognized certifications. The instructor also works with the student and the educational staff to assist students with an academic and career pathways plan.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:

• Teach an appropriate, assigned career/technical education program through the facilitation of a teaching environment (lecture, group, or individual) targeting a diverse population resulting in the earning of appropriate industry recognized certifications.
• Work with the students and the educational staff to assist students with an academic and career pathways plan. Maintain a safe instructional environment while safeguarding and maintaining equipment and tools.
• Guide and advise students, including those with academic problems and recommend resources available to enhance student success. Stay current with all student files and reports which must be reported to the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC).
• Complete paperwork, maintain records, including students, and assist with tracking critical data elements such as industry recognized certifications. Access computer databases to review student test scores, complete lesson plans, class roosters, and accurate attendance records.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, attend and complete professional development training and attend other meetings on behalf of the project. Perform other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma or its equivalent and four years of experience in the vocational being taught; or an Associate in Science (AS) or higher degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of occupational experience in the vocation being taught.
• Additional education or training may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
• Experience in the commercial and hospitality food preparation (cooking) industry. Experience teaching or instructing adult and non-traditional learners in a diversity of subject matter and settings. Must have current or able to obtain a SafeServ Food Safety Manager certification. Certification(s) in food preparation knowledge, skills and abilities desired.
• Candidate must be able to work in non-traditional educational – a state correctional institution. Candidate must be able to pass a DOC background check, which includes fingerprinting. Additionally, the candidate must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
• Prefer former teaching experience and a current State of Florida Teacher’s Certificate from a Florida School District or a Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) Vocational Certificate.

What We Offer

We offer more than just a competitive salary of $51,530.00 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.

A Little About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.