Culinary Career/Technical Educator Instructor

Tallahassee State College; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave (11 holidays)

Tuition reimbursement

Free access to athletics & arts

Job summary

Tallahassee State College invites applications for a full-time Culinary Career/Technical Educator Instructor – P06219 at the Quincy Annex Correctional Institute in Quincy, Florida. The role involves teaching career/technical programs, guiding student pathways, and maintaining a safe instructional environment while preparing learners for industry certifications.

Required: high school diploma (or AS or higher) with experience in hospitality food preparation, or equivalent education with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with four years of vocational experience in the taught field, or an AS/2+ years degree with two years of occupational experience.
• Additional education or training may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.
• Experience in the commercial and hospitality food preparation industry.
• Experience teaching adults/non-traditional learners in diverse settings.
• Current or able to obtain a SafeServ Food Safety Manager certification.
• Florida teaching certificate from a district or DOC Vocational Certificate desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned career/technical education program through varied teaching environments to a diverse population.
• Assist students with academic and career pathways plans.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment and safeguard equipment.
• Maintain student records and report to the Florida Department of Corrections.
• Review tests, plan lessons, and track attendance and certifications.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Adult education

Teaching skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS or higher degree

Tools

SafeServ Food Safety Manager

Florida teaching certificate

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.

• 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.

• 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.