Part-Time Chef Instructor for Culinary Programs

cambridgeschoolofculinaryarts; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 2,232 - 5,580; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts is seeking a part-time Chef Instructor to lead the Food Basics unit of the Culinary Certificate and Professional Chef programs. Instructors guide hands‑on labs and lectures, ensuring safety and high standards in a professional kitchen.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years cooking experience and at least 2 years teaching; strong communication, customer service, and the ability to mentor students with diverse skills. Positions are per diem with variable schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years general cooking experience at a restaurant, catering company, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years culinary teaching experience.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Diplomatic, patient, creative, flexible, and able to mentor individuals with different levels of cooking experience.
• Ability to pass CORI background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage class size of up to 15 students.
• Lecture on class material and use Power Point; familiarity with laptop and HDMI setup.
• Assign daily recipes, manage class production, and supervise kitchen setup/breakdown.
• Issue and grade CSCA quizzes; report lab and quiz grades to the Director of Education.
• Provide daily verbal assessments and track attendance; attend quarterly faculty meetings.
• Proctor midterm/final practicums and exams; supervise student learning and safety.
• Oversee checking in ingredients, stocking, and kitchen sanitation; ensure proper cleanup.
• Maintain high safety and cleanliness standards and proper equipment shutdown.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teaching

Customer service

Kitchen management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts is seeking a part-time Chef Instructor to lead the Food Basics unit of the Culinary Certificate and Professional Chef programs. Instructors guide hands‑on labs and lectures, ensuring safety and high standards in a professional kitchen.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years cooking experience and at least 2 years teaching; strong communication, customer service, and the ability to mentor students with diverse skills. Positions are per diem with variable schedules.