What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Arts Instructor position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Culinary Arts Instructor Role Title 9-month Faculty Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 283F0115 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant; maximum salary is $75,000.00. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; as provided by supervisor.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Culinary Arts Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in culinary arts theory and hands-on food preparation within a commercial kitchen environment. This position prepares and delivers engaging coursework in areas such as food safety and sanitation, culinary techniques, baking and pastry arts, menu planning, nutrition, cost control, and international cuisine. The instructor supports student success through classroom instruction, laboratory supervision, academic advising, and mentorship while maintaining a safe, organized, and industry-standard learning environment. Additional responsibilities include curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, participation in departmental and college activities, and collaboration with faculty and community partners to support workforce readiness and experiential learning opportunities.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Number FAC_1942P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/20/2026 Job Close Date 06/03/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96292
Monday-Friday; as provided by supervisor.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Culinary Arts Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in culinary arts theory and hands-on food preparation within a commercial kitchen environment. This position prepares and delivers engaging coursework in areas such as food safety and sanitation, culinary techniques, baking and pastry arts, menu planning, nutrition, cost control, and international cuisine. The instructor supports student success through classroom instruction, laboratory supervision, academic advising, and mentorship while maintaining a safe, organized, and industry-standard learning environment. Additional responsibilities include curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, participation in departmental and college activities, and collaboration with faculty and community partners to support workforce readiness and experiential learning opportunities.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts with demonstrated competency in teaching field; or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
- Five (5) years of related occupational experience as a Sous Chef or higher, overseeing at least 5 employees, within the last ten (10) years.
- Current ServSafe Certification.
- Considerable supervisory and practical cooking experience at sous chef level or higher in a variety of food service settings, including fine dining.
- Current American Culinary Federation (ACF) credential
- Community college or postsecondary teaching experience.
- Demonstrated ability to teach savory food preparation and artistic food presentation, including fruit/vegetable/starch preparation, stock, soup and sauce preparation, international cuisine, regional American cuisine, and advanced baking and pastry preparation, including artisan breads, pastry components, wedding cakes, European Cakes and Tortes and chocolate candies and other confections.
- Knowledge of nutrition principles, food safety standards, and cost control practices within culinary instruction.
- Experience incorporating instructional technology and digital tools into teaching and faculty responsibilities.
- Knowledge and application of HACCP procedures and environmental hygiene standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to manage classroom and laboratory instruction in a hands-on culinary environment.
Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Number FAC_1942P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/20/2026 Job Close Date 06/03/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96292
Salary : $75,000