Culinary Instructor

Employee Benefits:

• Club Membership at locations in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia is included for dependents ages 6-18.
• Professional development opportunities with complimentary access to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Spillett Leadership University for online education and training

GREAT CAREERS START HERE:

Are you interested in becoming a valued member of an award-winning team of professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community? Apply today to the Culinary Instructor position at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC).

The Culinary Instructor will leverage industry experience and educational knowledge to deliver education services to Club teens. The Culinary Instructor will be responsible for leading culinary arts instruction, teaching job readiness skills, coordinating guest chefs and attending field trips,

Essential Duties:

• Prepare and execute daily lesson plans that engage members in hands-on culinary learning experiences, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of BGCSDC.
• Provide effective classroom management and a positive learning environment for students.
• Recognize individual differences in the classroom and adapt instructional techniques accordingly.
• Facilitate student-led meal preparation and dining services that expose members to the realities of the food service industry and help them develop job-ready skills.
• Employ recruitment strategies for the promotion of culinary courses, including identifying target audiences and the most effective methods of reaching them.
• Enforce sanitation principles, ensure organization of workspaces, and maintain equipment and inventory in accordance with Florida Department of Health and BGCSDC standards.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience teaching or mentoring in culinary arts, preferably with youth.
• Ability to create or adapt simple, age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Position Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant culinary or experience.
• Lift push/pull at least 20lbs.
• Valid FL Driver’s License and be insured under the BGCSDC’s policy.

• Ability to travel between club locations regularly.
• Occasional nights and weekends are required.
• Pass pre-employment background screening and drug test.
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