Culinary Educator

The Menta Education Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

The Menta Education Group seeks a Culinary Educator for Menta Academy North in Waukegan, IL. You will directly instruct HS culinary arts, supervise a kitchen program, and guide students toward post-secondary readiness.

Responsibilities include curriculum design, maintaining kitchen operations, and coordinating with clinical staff to address academic and behavioral goals for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• PEL or 4000 hours experience for provisional certification preferred.
• Food Safety Manager Certification required or relevant license preferred.
• Experience training/mentoring and with special needs children is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school Culinary Class including curriculum development and instruction.
• Prepare, clean and maintain professional kitchen equipment.
• Provide direct instructional support to students in culinary arts.
• Instruct special education students with varying abilities.
• Prepare students for post-secondary success.
• Consult with clinical staff to meet academic and social-emotional needs.
• Guide students to prepare and serve 200 people at each meal (Breakfast & Lunch).
• Keep records and stock/store food.

Skills

Curriculum development

Mentoring/Coaching

Special education experience

Culinary instruction

Food safety oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PEL or 4000 hours experience for Provisional Certification

Food Service Safety Manager Certification (FSSMC)

Tools

Job description

As a Culinary Educator with The Menta Education Group provides direct instruction to and supervision of students in the area of culinary arts and food preparation. The Culinary Instructor guides students in Breakfast and Lunch food preparation and serving. Additional primary responsibilities are food inventory, stocking, and cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

Therapeutic Special Education School: Menta Academy North, Waukegan, IL.

Staff Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar.

Direct Hire, Continuous Employment with Paid School Breaks.

See Qualifications for requirements:

Responsibilities:

• Teach HS (Elective) Culinary Class and create a culinary program-including curriculum & instruction.
• Prepare, clean and maintain professional kitchen equipment.
• Provide direct instructional support to students in culinary arts.
• Engage students in achieving vocational and behavioral goals.
• Instruct special education students with varying abilities.
• Prepare students for post‑secondary success.
• Consult with clinical staff and the educational team in implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the academic and social‑emotional needs of the student.
• Guide students to prepare and serve 200 people at each meal (Breakfast & Lunch‑Daily).
• Keep Records.
• Stock and Store Food.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Required.
• Preferred IL Professional Educator’s License (PEL)OR 4000 Hours of proven time in working in culinary arts/culinary instruction in order to obtain a Provisional Teacher Certification.
• Food Service Safety Manager Certification (FSSMC) license.
• Experience in training/coaching/mentoring is ideal.
• Previous experience working with special needs children preferred.
• Nutrition service or Foodservice supervision.
• Any other relevant culinary, nutrition service, cafeteria or food service experience.

Benefits:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003,information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links.

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match

Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information, visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

Compensation Information:

• Salary range: $51,760 to $67,400 annually.
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/

About Menta Academy North:

At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.

Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.

Students Served: PK-21.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships:

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.