Instructor, Culinary

Instructor, Culinary

Full Time Regular

12 months

Standard

Monday - Friday Percent of Work Week: Up to 20% NA *Subject to supervisor approval and departmental needs.

Variable

40

A-B Tech Main Campus

This position provides instruction in Culinary Arts and advising for students pursuing a Certificate or AAS Degree in Culinary Arts.

1. Maintains mastery of subject matter.
2. Develops and/or teaches courses for which the appropriate credential is held.
3. Teaches in various formats, various locations, and via various delivery methods.
4. Advises students.
5. Adheres to policies, procedures, expectations, and practices of the College, the department, and discipline.
6. Communicates clearly with students, other faculty, and staff.
7. Contributes to a safe and secure campus environment.
8. Enforces Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct.
9. Assists with program reviews, program accreditation, and SACSCOC accreditation as appropriate.
10. Attends meetings and events and actively participate on committees and taskforces.
11. Attends the annual commencement ceremony.
12. Upholds the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
13. Supports diversity in all aspects.
14. Establishes or upholds learning outcomes that are relevant and meaningful.
15. Evaluates student progress in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
16. Develops, prepares, and/or delivers all levels of curriculum courses.
17. Completes required professional development annually.
18. Teaches all levels of courses specific to the Culinary Arts curriculum including labs, productions, Classroom instruction and work-based learning supervision.
19. Directly supervises curriculum and non-curriculum students in a variety of practicum and laboratory environments, including productions and special events.
20. Attains and/or maintains professional certifications applicable to the field.
21. Assumes instructional responsibility for 17-22 contact hours per week, with day and/or evening hours. Schedules a minimum of five office hours per week.
22. Utilizes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct course and curriculum improvements. Prepares syllabi and educational materials reflecting course objectives. Utilizes instructional technology as appropriate. Regularly updates course materials and outlines to reflect changes in course design.
23. Provides overall management of kitchen facilities. Ensures that operations are performed and maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Assists in the purchasing and inventory of equipment and supplies. Provides oversight of general maintenance and repairs.
24. May serve as coach or support of Student Competition Team including travel and supervision of team as necessary, including State, Regional and National competitions that may require out-of-state travel. Assists with fundraising efforts.
25. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Associate’s degree
Relevant Degree(s): Culinary Arts or related discipline
2. Three years of full-time or equivalent professional culinary experience working in the capacity of Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
3. Experience in developing recipes and menus.
4. Experience in supervising and instructing employees.

1. Culinary competition experience.
2. American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certification
3. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

05/19/2025

06/16/2025

Yes

$58,296 - $61,296

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation. 85,840 – 89,805 (this is NOT the salary range)

The total compensation for this position includes an 22.94% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.