Culinary Specialist - 82180

St. Charles Community College; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College is seeking a Culinary Specialist to instruct in its culinary program, focusing on high-quality curriculum and engaging learning experiences. The role involves teaching both credit and non-credit courses while supporting community culinary events and the operations of SCC Café Market.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts and at least three years of related experience. Successful candidates will promote experiential learning through competitions and community outreach, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary program teaching or professional culinary work.
• Ability to foster experiential learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of culinary courses emphasizing field-to-table principles.
• Support program alignment with ACF standards.
• Assist with culinary competitions and public events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Culinary skills

Knowledge of safety standards

Event organization

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Position Summary

The Culinary Specialist teaches in SCC's culinary program, including credit courses, certificates, and community education offerings. Working in collaboration with the Executive Director, Dean, and instructional team, this position supports curriculum delivery, contributes to course development, and participates in field‑to‑table initiatives and other events.

This position teaches high‑quality culinary curriculum that integrates agriculture, nutrition, and culinary arts. Primary responsibilities include instruction in both credit and non‑credit courses, participation in campus and community culinary events, and supporting the operations of the SCC Café Market.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of culinary courses with an emphasis on field‑to‑table principles, current industry trends, and sustainable practices.
• Foster a collaborative, engaging, and hands‑on learning environment that emphasizes experiential learning.
• Support program alignment with American Culinary Federation (ACF) standards and industry needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary learning experiences in collaboration with program leadership.
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness by providing feedback and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote experiential learning through assistance with culinary competitions, guest chef demonstrations, community events, and market‑based projects.
• Participate in and assist with public‑facing culinary events, demonstrations, and partnerships that enhance SCC's culinary visibility.
• As needed, support the daily operations of the SCC Café Market.
• Assist with the proper use and maintenance of kitchen facilities, equipment, and supplies in coordination with program leadership.
• Ensure adherence to health, sanitation, and food handling regulations and teach students best‑practice safety standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant teaching environment that aligns with OSHA and ServSafe standards.
• As requested, contribute to the development and review of course materials, syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments that promote student learning and professional readiness.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required for community education, college events, or café/market operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Teaching experience in the community and/or the academic setting.
• Experience working in the banquet setting.

Education And Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, Hospitality Management, or a related field and three years of experience in higher education or professional culinary work OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.