Part-Time Adult Education Instructor - Culinary Foundations Instructor

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver classroom instruction aligned with the ServSafe® Manager Certification exam, including food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Prepare students to successfully pass the ServSafe® Manager certification exam through structured lessons, practice tests, and review sessions.
• Teach core topics such as foodborne illness prevention, personal hygiene, time and temperature control, cross-contamination, cleaning and sanitizing, and HACCP principles.
• Provide hands-on culinary instruction to reinforce classroom learning, including: basic knife skills and kitchen safety, food preparation techniques (measuring, mixing, cooking methods, etc.), proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices and kitchen organization and workflow.
• Supervise students in a lab/kitchen environment, ensuring safe and sanitary practices at all times
• Maintain compliance with local and state health regulations and program standards
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with course objectives
• Administer quizzes, practice exams, and final assessments to monitor student progress.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and certification readiness
• Promote professionalism, teamwork, and workplace readiness skills in a culinary setting
• Communicate student progress and concerns with program staff and administration

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current ServSafe® Manager Certification (required)
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree or higher preferred)
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen, food service operation, or culinary field
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Ability to teach both classroom theory and hands-on culinary skills
• Experience working with or instructing adult learners (preferred but not required)
• Basic computer skills for instruction, testing, and recordkeeping
• Ability to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen/classroom environment
• Applicants who are not already NYS certified must complete the necessary steps to apply for Adult Education Instructor certification.