Biddeford Regional Center of Technology is expanding its programming. We are seeking to hire a dynamic individual to develop and teach our new Culinary Arts program in a newly built facility. This position will be responsible for developing a Culianary Arts program from the bottom up. This position instructs students to learn the industry professional standards, gain certifications and supervise student activities so students develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to employment or post-secondary education in Culinary Studies and the related fields. This position will work with other programs for interdisciplinary student experiences.

Qualifications:
1. Current Maine certification # 891 or eligibility to gain ME DOE certification.
2. Current CHRC background check approved by the DOE
3. Seven years of work experience or six years of experience with an Associates Degree, or three years with a Bachelor's degree.
4. B.A. preferred but a minimim of Associates Degree from a technical school or accredited college in culinary arts;
5. Flexibility with scheduling/coverage during special events
6. Willingness and ability to obtain professional certifications as needed.
7. Ability to work with hotels, resorts, resturaunts, recreational facilities to facilitate the placement, supervision, and evaluation of students in work-based learning environments.
8. Ability to participate in the marketing efforts for the program.
Brief Job Duties:
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
1. Responsible for planning, organizing and presenting instruction and instructional environments, curricula, and activities that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational. professional and social development.
Instructs students in basic and advanced culinary skills;maintains safety and sanitation standards aligned to local and state standards and licensing. Participates in catering jobs, which may involve after school hours.
2.Establishes and maintains standards of behavior required to provide a positive conducive learning environment for all students.
3. Communicates verbally and through written word effectively with colleagues, administration, parents, community members, and students. Demonstrate the ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
4. Participates in faculty and/or District meetings and the sponsorship of off-site student activities
5. Maintain all professional certifications
6. Exercisie knowledge of students' growth, development and learning through the lense fo diversity.
7. Follow District policies and maintain student records in a timely manner.
8. Establish and maintain dual enrollment relationships with post-secondary schools.
9. Evaluate student learning and performance on a regular basis and record and report in a timely manner.
10. Assists in marketing activities to promote the program
11. Assist students with job shadowing, internships and employment opportunities and community projects in the related fields
12. Assists the Director in the development of a program budget
13. Maintains an active Program Advisory Committee
14. To work with the community and involve students in community projects within the scope of the curriculum.
15. Individual must meet the physical demands of those that must be met workiing in the culinary field; ability to lift 25lbs, walking, standing and sitting, and working in a moderatley loud environment.
Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.
The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.
Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
Please see other Job Openings at :
Biddeford Schools
Dayton School
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative

Biddeford Regional Center of Technology is expanding its programming. We are seeking to hire a dynamic individual to develop and teach our new Culinary Arts program in a newly built facility. This position will be responsible for developing a Culianary Arts program from the bottom up. This position instructs students to learn the industry professional standards, gain certifications and supervise student activities so students develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to employment or post-secondary education in Culinary Studies and the related fields. This position will work with other programs for interdisciplinary student experiences.

Qualifications:
1. Current Maine certification # 891 or eligibility to gain ME DOE certification.
2. Current CHRC background check approved by the DOE
3. Seven years of work experience or six years of experience with an Associates Degree, or three years with a Bachelor's degree.
4. B.A. preferred but a minimim of Associates Degree from a technical school or accredited college in culinary arts;
5. Flexibility with scheduling/coverage during special events
6. Willingness and ability to obtain professional certifications as needed.
7. Ability to work with hotels, resorts, resturaunts, recreational facilities to facilitate the placement, supervision, and evaluation of students in work-based learning environments.
8. Ability to participate in the marketing efforts for the program.
Brief Job Duties:
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
1. Responsible for planning, organizing and presenting instruction and instructional environments, curricula, and activities that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational. professional and social development.
Instructs students in basic and advanced culinary skills;maintains safety and sanitation standards aligned to local and state standards and licensing. Participates in catering jobs, which may involve after school hours.
2.Establishes and maintains standards of behavior required to provide a positive conducive learning environment for all students.
3. Communicates verbally and through written word effectively with colleagues, administration, parents, community members, and students. Demonstrate the ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
4. Participates in faculty and/or District meetings and the sponsorship of off-site student activities
5. Maintain all professional certifications
6. Exercisie knowledge of students' growth, development and learning through the lense fo diversity.
7. Follow District policies and maintain student records in a timely manner.
8. Establish and maintain dual enrollment relationships with post-secondary schools.
9. Evaluate student learning and performance on a regular basis and record and report in a timely manner.
10. Assists in marketing activities to promote the program
11. Assist students with job shadowing, internships and employment opportunities and community projects in the related fields
12. Assists the Director in the development of a program budget
13. Maintains an active Program Advisory Committee
14. To work with the community and involve students in community projects within the scope of the curriculum.
15. Individual must meet the physical demands of those that must be met workiing in the culinary field; ability to lift 25lbs, walking, standing and sitting, and working in a moderatley loud environment.
Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.
The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.
Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
Please see other Job Openings at :
Biddeford Schools
Dayton School
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative