Culinary Educator & Chef Instructor – Evenings & Sat.

Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute (MCAI) is hiring a full-time chef instructor to teach professional culinary skills in person, mostly evenings and Saturdays, up to 40 hours per week. The educator will follow MCAI's curriculum, bring real-world expertise, and engage students in a dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities include delivering education, assessing students, tracking progress, and ensuring safety and sanitation in the teaching kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must have ServSafe Manager's License or be willing to take the exam.
• Professional culinary degree and/or extensive culinary experience.
• Previous teaching or training in a professional setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of culinary industry trends.
• Availability for varied schedules, including day and evening classes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional culinary education in adherence to the MCAI curriculum using approved textbooks and program materials.
• Teach, assess and grade students in foundational cooking techniques, advanced culinary methods, and kitchen management.
• Maintain a structured and disciplined classroom environment conducive to serious culinary training.
• Track and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback to support their development.
• Collaborate with the administration to ensure all lessons and assessments align with MCAI standards and accreditation requirements.
• Uphold safety, sanitation, and operational standards in the teaching kitchen.

Skills

Teaching

Culinary knowledge

Organizational skills

Safety & sanitation

Education

Professional culinary degree

Job description

Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute (MCAI) is hiring a full-time chef instructor to teach professional culinary skills in person, mostly evenings and Saturdays, up to 40 hours per week. The educator will follow MCAI's curriculum, bring real-world expertise, and engage students in a dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities include delivering education, assessing students, tracking progress, and ensuring safety and sanitation in the teaching kitchen.