Enrichment Instructor - Culinary

Arc-After-School-and-Experiential-Educatio; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc After-School and Experiential Education is seeking a Culinary Arts Instructor in the San Fernando Valley to plan and deliver hands-on culinary instruction. The role covers techniques, nutrition, sanitation, and kitchen management in a safe, professional kitchen.

You will supervise labs, assess performance, and maintain equipment and inventory. Qualifications include a bachelor’s in culinary fields (preferred), industry experience, and teaching ability; professional certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• Professional culinary certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver culinary arts curriculum.
• Demonstrate food preparation, cooking, baking, and presentation techniques.
• Teach food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Supervise students during laboratory and kitchen activities.
• Assess student performance through practical and written evaluations.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, inventory, and supplies.

Skills

Food preparation

Culinary techniques

Kitchen management

Food safety regulations

Leadership mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Professional culinary certification

Job description

Job TitleCulinary Arts Instructor-San Fernando ValleyDepartmentEnrichmentReports ToProgram Coordinator/PrincipalJob SummaryThe Culinary Arts Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering instruction in culinary techniques, food preparation, nutrition, sanitation, and kitchen management. The instructor provides students with hands-on learning experiences while maintaining a safe and professional kitchen environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver culinary arts curriculum.Demonstrate food preparation, cooking, baking, and presentation techniques.Teach food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.Supervise students during laboratory and kitchen activities.Assess student performance through practical and written evaluations.Maintain kitchen equipment, inventory, and supplies.Foster teamwork, creativity, and professionalism.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field (preferred).Professional culinary certification is an advantage.Minimum of 2 years of industry experience.Teaching experience preferred.Skills and CompetenciesFood preparation and culinary techniquesKitchen managementKnowledge of food safety regulationsLeadership and mentoringCommunication and organizational skillsCreativity and innovation