Culinary Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Free State is seeking a Culinary Instructor to provide hands-on instruction in culinary skills, kitchen safety, and food preparation. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant culinary experience. This role also involves maintaining student records and supporting vocational training for reentry success. Competitive benefits include flexible hours, ample time off, and health coverage.

Benefits

Medical plan options

Dental and vision plans

Flexible hours

Retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Employee recognition and awards

Qualifications

• Professional culinary experience required.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring students.
• Commitment to student growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and guide students in culinary skills.
• Maintain records of student progress and attendance.
• Provide hands-on training in a correctional facility.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teaching ability

Kitchen safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Culinary Instructor to teach and mentor students at the Indiana State Prison. This role involves providing hands-on instruction in culinary skills, kitchen safety, and food preparation, while helping students develop workforce-ready skills to support their reentry success. The ideal candidate will have professional culinary experience, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to student growth and success.

General purpose and scope of the position

Help students to learn subject matter which will lead toward fulfillment of their potential intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Directs, assesses, and evaluates the learning experiences of students along with assessing the effectiveness of academic area/s in which he/she is employed to teach. Provide instruction needed for students to qualify for certification in the respective fields.

Major Responsibilities

• Instruct and guide the class in an efficient and effective manner; provide hands-on training
• Maintain records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by the correctional facility, Ivy Tech and Indiana Department of Corrections
• Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner
• Begin and end classes on time according to IDOC, Correctional Facility and Ivy Tech schedules
• Provide education services utilizing the materials and equipment required in the curriculum from the Certifying Agency
• Assess student learning according to Indiana Workforce Development Educational Functioning Level Assessment Policy, DWD Policy
• Maintain records as required by the Indiana Department of Correction, the Correctional Facility and Ivy Tech Community College
• Record student data in a Department of Workforce Development data base for National Reporting Purposes
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with students, peers, and community leaders
• Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech and Facility property
• Attend meetings as required

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Relevant and documented work experience in the vocational field. Possess or be willing to obtain a Workplace Specialist Permit.

Benefits

Prior work experience in a correctional facility is preferred.

For Your Health

• Medical plan options: choice of two plans, including one with a generous employer HSA contribution
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax deductions for medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance, plus additional life and dependent life coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits (whole life, critical illness, accident)

For Your Life

• Flexible hours
• Ample time off, including paid vacation of up to 17 days for new full-time staff, plus 8 paid holidays and winter recess
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement, sick, and military leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Wellness program
• Tobacco cessation and health management programs
• Identity theft protection
• Travel assistance

For Your Future

• Retirement savings plan with 10% College contribution for full-time staff, plus the option to make your own pre- and post-tax contributions
• Deferred compensation plan
• Financial concierge team to improve and maintain your financial well-being
• Tuition reimbursement for employees
• Fee remission for tuition and textbooks for employees, spouses, and legal dependents — 15 credit hours for full-time
• Paid professional development, including workshops, conferences, meetings, and seminars

More Perks*

• Gym discounts
• Employee recognition and awards
• Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices
• Ivy Tech qualifies as an eligible employer under the DOL public service loan forgiveness program

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.