Job Description

Culinary Chef Instructor -Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Salary: $47,888

Are you passionate about teaching and making a real impact? Arc Broward is looking for an enthusiastic Culinary Chef Instructor to train and inspire our students in Entry-Level Culinary Arts.

About Us: Arc Broward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with developmental disabilities and other life challenges.

Why Work at Arc Broward?

• We put the CARE in CAREER!
• We are a leader in developmental disabilities services.
• We offer a mission-driven, supportive, and innovative work environment.
• We value our team members and foster a people-first culture.
• We provide top-notch training through our Arc Educates program.
• We prioritize professional growth, recognition, and appreciation events.

About the role: Culinary Chef Instructor

• Educate participants enrolled in the 420 hour Entry-Level Culinary Arts Certificate program
• Prepare relevant assignments, document student progress, accountability, and issues, and perform a variety of other tasks which promote the overall support of student academic success through expert instruction
• Utilize lesson plans and activities for each class provided within the established and approved curriculum
• Teaches the entry-level culinary arts curriculum which focuses on general food preparation skills and techniques including, but not limited to, basic knife skills, setup, operation, and cleanup of a standard commercial food service kitchen, and about various support positions within the food service industry
• Administers assessments, assigns homework, and monitors lab participation

Perks & Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days (5 weeks!) of PTO per year
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Paid Training & Certifications
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage including HSA with employer matching & FSA options
• Comprehensive Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance with option to increase coverage voluntarily
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Insurance Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates

What are the requirements?

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred with a preference for credentials within culinary related field.
• Qualified instructors will meet the minimum state (FLDOE/CIE) educational requirements plus one year of job experience related to the content taught. It is preferred that classroom instructors have some experience demonstrating teaching and classroom management skills.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred.
• Experience working in some form of culinary industry kitchen is preferred
• Valid FL driver’s license and successful level II background check, physical and drug screen.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Keywords: Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Culinary Instructor, Post-Secondary Certificate Program , Education, Workforce Development

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.