Culinary Director/Manager

PreK-High School Culinary Arts; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Restaurant discounts

Descripción de la vacante

PreK-High School Culinary Arts in Franklin Square, NY, seeks a Culinary Director/Manager to lead a hands-on curriculum across all grades. You will oversee instructors and kitchen staff, maintain facilities and inventory, and coordinate student showcases with a focus on safety and educational alignment.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong leadership, and a passion for teaching children and teens in an educational setting. A culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Formación

• Proven experience in culinary arts education or related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential required.
• Ability to develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for diverse grade levels.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Passion for working with children and young adults in an educational environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive culinary arts curriculum for PreK through High School students.
• Manage and mentor culinary arts instructors and kitchen staff across multiple grade levels.
• Ensure kitchen facilities, equipment, and food inventory are properly maintained and stocked.
• Coordinate culinary events, demonstrations, and student showcases throughout the school year.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Collaborate with school administration to align culinary programming with educational goals and budgets.
• Evaluate student progress and support age-appropriate skill development in culinary techniques.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Culinary education

Food service management

Food safety (ServSafe)

Curriculum development

Educación

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Culinary Director/Manager to lead and inspire our culinary arts program for students from PreK through High School in Franklin Square, NY. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of culinary talent by building a dynamic, hands-on curriculum across all grade levels. If you love food, education, and making a lasting impact on young people, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive culinary arts curriculum for PreK through High School students
• Manage and mentor culinary arts instructors and kitchen staff across multiple grade levels
• Ensure kitchen facilities, equipment, and food inventory are properly maintained and stocked
• Coordinate culinary events, demonstrations, and student showcases throughout the school year
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards in compliance with health regulations
• Collaborate with school administration to align culinary programming with educational goals and budgets
• Evaluate student progress and support age-appropriate skill development in culinary techniques

Requirements:

• Proven experience in culinary arts education, food service management, or a related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience supervising staff
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential required
• Ability to develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for diverse grade levels
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience preferred
• Passion for working with children and young adults in an educational environment

About Us:

Our PreK–High School Culinary Arts program in Franklin Square, NY is dedicated to fostering creativity, life skills, and a love of food in students of all ages. We pride ourselves on delivering a hands-on, enriching culinary experience that grows with our students from their earliest years through graduation. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to making every student's culinary journey both educational and unforgettable.