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Teacher, CTE HS Culinary Arts, (25-26)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

The position is offered by a school operating under the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), renowned for fostering educational environments that nurture student learning and success. This institution values leadership, inclusiveness, and practical skill advancement, aimed at preparing students for both higher education and industry standards. They focus on comprehensive educational experiences, particularly in career and technical education, providing students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and certifications to excel in their chosen fields. As part of their commitment, they align with state educational policies and maintain rigorous standards in curriculum delivery and student... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 24 credit hours in the content area or passing the NC SBE licensure area exam
  • Completion of NCSBE pre-service requirements
  • Enroll in educational preparation program
  • ServSafe manager certification required prior to teaching foods and culinary courses
  • Industry-related work experience such as chef, restaurant manager, food service manager, dietitian, nutritionist, or catering manager within the past five years or associate's degree in culinary arts with four years of industry-related work experience within the past eight years
  • Must maintain sanitation and facility standards consistent with Mecklenburg County Environmental Health Food and Facility regulations
  • Ability to manage instructional materials and equipment effectively
  • Strong communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Commitment to uphold policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 24 credit hours in the content area or passing the NC SBE licensure area exam
  • Completion of NCSBE pre-service requirements
  • Enroll in educational preparation program
  • Industry-related work experience as chef, restaurant manager, food service manager, dietitian, nutritionist, catering manager
  • ServSafe manager certification
  • Professional chef certification preferred
  • Professional baking certification preferred
  • 40 hour induction beginning year one

Job Duties

  • Demonstrates and teaches culinary arts in a classroom setting with professional kitchen equipment, food, beverage, and professional cookery, sanitation and professional food service management
  • Provides instruction and course/program management in the overall knowledge and application of kitchen management with front and back of the house skills of the food service industry
  • Demonstrates knowledge and implements a hands-on approach to critical thinking and problem solving skills needed for current and future food service industry employment standards
  • Prepares instructional materials, maintains equipment, and manages materials of instruction which maximize the resources needed to deliver effectively a diverse instructional program including student completion of the ServSafe examination
  • Maintains sanitation and facility standards within a commercial kitchen environment consistent with Mecklenburg County Environmental Health Food and Facility regulations
  • Runs an organized and industry related entrepreneurship project while maintaining a classroom setting
  • Supports culinary extracurricular activities by attendance and/or advisory role

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location