Culinary Educator

As a Culinary Educator with The Menta Education Group, you will provide direct instruction and supervision to students in the culinary arts and food preparation area.

The role involves guiding students in breakfast and lunch food preparation and serving, managing food inventory, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching high school elective culinary classes and developing a culinary program, including curriculum and instruction
• Preparing, cleaning, and maintaining professional kitchen equipment
• Providing direct instructional support to students in culinary arts
• Engaging students in achieving vocational and behavioral goals
• Instructing special education students with varying abilities
• Preparing students for post-secondary success
• Collaborating with clinical staff and the educational team to implement classroom interventions
• Guiding students to prepare and serve meals for 200 people daily
• Maintaining records and stocking/storing food

The position requires:

• A Bachelor's Degree
• An Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL) or 4000 hours of experience in culinary arts/instruction for a Provisional Teacher Certification
• Food Service Safety Manager Certification (FSSMC) license
• Experience in training/coaching/mentoring and working with special needs children is preferred
• Nutrition service or food service supervision experience is beneficial

The benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• A 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Salary range: $51,760 to $67,400 annually