Culinary Educator for Inclusive Nutrition & Skills - Flexible Hours

The Center for Discovery; Harris (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Discovery seeks a Teaching Chef to deliver hands-on culinary instruction integrated with nutrition education. You will tailor lessons to individual student needs, fostering practical skills, independence, and safe cooking practices in a structured learning environment.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and the Department of Nourishment Arts, you will adapt sessions for diverse learners, including those with autism or developmental disabilities, with flexible hours across

Qualifications

• Strong communication, collaboration, organization and problem-solving required.
• Ability to adapt culinary instruction to meet individual learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Experience teaching culinary skills and working with children or individuals with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized culinary instruction in a hands-on learning environment.
• Integrate nutrition education with cooking, meal planning and food safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and the Department of Nourishment Arts to tailor instruction.
• Help students develop practical skills for independence at home, in the community, and in future adult settings.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Degree or professional training in Culinary Arts, Culinary Education, Hospitality, Nutrition, Food Service, Education, or related field

Job description

The Center for Discovery seeks a Teaching Chef to deliver hands-on culinary instruction integrated with nutrition education. You will tailor lessons to individual student needs, fostering practical skills, independence, and safe cooking practices in a structured learning environment.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and the Department of Nourishment Arts, you will adapt sessions for diverse learners, including those with autism or developmental disabilities, with flexible hours across