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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development support
Job Description
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC), a leading educational institution within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), is actively seeking a highly motivated and dynamic instructor to join its Culinary Arts program beginning Fall 2026. LATTC is known for its commitment to providing quality education and hands-on professional training designed to prepare students for successful careers. The college offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic growth, professional development, and cultural awareness. LATTC values innovation in instructional methods and strives to connect its students with industry opportunities and community partnerships that enhance their educational experience and future employment... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher
- Required industry experience as specified
- Sensitivity to diverse academic and cultural backgrounds
- Ability to deliver over 30 hours per week including at least 21 hours of teaching
- Proficiency in use of instructional technology and course management systems
- Serve Safe certification and proctor eligibility
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Evidence of professional culinary experience
- Availability for evening and/or weekend classes if needed
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree and six years verifiable industry experience, or bachelor's degree and two years verifiable industry experience
- Experience in front and back of the house hotel/restaurant operations, food and beverage management
- Experience as general manager or executive chef of hotel or restaurant kitchen
- Educational background specific to the hospitality/culinary industry
- Experience in training or formal teaching in industry and/or higher education
- Be Serve Safe certified and Serve Safe proctor
- Proven record training incumbent employees (on the job training)
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Possess American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification of Chef de Cuisine or higher
- Fundamental knowledge of the foundations of cooking
- Extensive knowledge and application of international cuisine and cooking
- Butchery skills with expertise in butchering and fabrication of primal cuts
- Proficiency in ala minute, center of the plate presentations, batch cookery
- Personal characteristics necessary for successful teaching of community college students, including judgment, qualities of leadership, emotional stability, team-player and educational perspective
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disabled, and ethnic background of community college faculty, staff, and students
Job Duties
- Maintain, review, and submit student enrollment and attendance data in a timely manner following department, college, and district guidelines
- Establish and convene industry advisories, promote business and community partnerships to enhance program resources and job placement for students
- Attend all required meetings and collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Develop and revise syllabi, curriculum and Student/Program Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and Program Reviews
- Retain and motivate students by engaging them in the learning process using a variety of teaching methods, including the use of computers and other technologies to provide high-quality classroom instruction
- Engage in outcomes assessment dialogue and changes to improve Culinary program
- Create instructional materials for related subjects using course management systems (Canvas) and other related software
- Prepare for and effectively present lecture courses
- Demonstrate and execute lesson plans and related handout materials
- Participate in extracurricular activities related to department functions
- Use spreadsheets, other common Microsoft office programs, and industry related software
- Have sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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