Culinary Arts Teacher

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Compensation Plan: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 192 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree and/or appropriate educational requirement and/or sufficient industry experience
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned and/or sufficient industry experience
• Current Serve Safe Food Protection Manager Certification or approved alternative
• Valid driver’s license for food pickup/delivery, catering events and/or food truck events

Experience

• At least one year of student teaching, approved internship or necessary prior experience and preparation in the specific work approval skill area
• Minimum two (2) years of management experience in a culinary environment
• Experience with budgeting/food costs required

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Experience managing a restaurant and/or food truck
• Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of career education curriculum and instruction and technology
• Current knowledge of federal and state laws and initiatives related to Career Education (in specific area of teaching assignment), careers pathways, current requirements for graduation, Tech Prep programs, etc.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative ability to design event set-ups and decor

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Creates menu items that meet or exceed food regulations and student expectations.
• Develops, tests, and modifies school recipes for breakfast, lunch, and catering events.
• Train students in food preparation.
• Manages all elements of the kitchen, including planning, budgeting and purchasing of all food.
• Maintains food inventory control systems, including monitoring incoming supplies for quality and quantity, notes food surpluses and ensures stock.
• Ensures food and labor costs remain within budgetary guidelines.
• Implements correct procedures for food receiving, storage, handling, preparation, distribution, kitchen sanitation, safety, equipment operations and cleaning.
• Assists with analysis of menu items for cost, acceptability, operation effectiveness and financial success.
• Responsible for marketing plan development.
• Monitors and evaluates operational practices for production management, quality control, sanitation, and safety.
• Prepares student instruction to accomplish the essentials of student work.
• Develops work schedules and ensures completion of work assignments according to the campus needs.
• Trains students to ensure all tools, equipment, and chemicals are utilized according to prescribed safety standards.
• Conducts assessment of student work and uses results to adjust training methods.
• Works cooperatively with other special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for student workers.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Integrates technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Ensures that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the School District by promoting efficiency, moral and teamwork.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom and administers discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations and IEP.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Keeps the principal fully informed with respect to conditions and needs of the classroom/kitchen area and of new techniques and materials being used.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, committee meetings and works sessions as required by the principal.
• Exhibits professional judgment and responsibility at all times.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Promotes professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college courses, participating in staff development activities and membership in professional organizations.
• Follows all rules, regulations and policies of Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors to include but not limited to purchasing and student travel procedure guidelines.
• Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records and other documents required for health inspections and other federal, state or local reporting.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and district philosophy and board policies and presents subject matter according to established guidelines.
• Keeps informed of and complies with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

APPOINTMENT:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.