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Culinary Arts Instructor

Status: Full-Time

Hours:

+ Monday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

+ Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

+ Use the remaining hours needed to reach 40 hours per week for preparation time.

Pay/Salary: $50,099 - $56,362

Summary

As a Culinary Arts Instructor, you have the unique opportunity to shape the next generation of chefs and food industry professionals. Under the leadership of the Director of Programs and Program Coordinator, you'll do more than teach—you'll inspire. You guide students through hands-on instruction, provide mentorship rooted in real-world culinary experience, and foster a professional, inclusive learning environment. By modeling industry standards and passion for the craft, you empower students with the skills, discipline, and confidence they need to build successful culinary careers.

Why Work with Us?

The workplace culture and opportunities here at MTECH are benefits in and of themselves, but here's what you can expect from MTECH's generous benefits package:

+ Positive Work Culture: Be a part of a friendly, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.

+ Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy affordable and extensive healthcare benefits.

+ Financial Peace of Mind: Receive a 14.2% retirement contribution and a 6.2% Social Security alternative.

+ Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of paid holidays, personal leave, sick days, and vacation time.

+ Professional Growth: After three months, you will receive an MTECH tuition waiver to further your education and skills.

What You'll Do:

As a Culinary Arts Instructor, your influence reaches beyond the kitchen—you'll create learning experiences that transform lives. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Instruct and supervise students in classroom and lab settings, ensuring a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen in compliance with Health Department codes and industry best practices, setting high standards for student cleanliness and professionalism.

+ Develop and provide clear, structured course syllabi and detailed lesson plans that support learning outcomes and align with curriculum standards.

+ Plan a comprehensive course calendar to ensure all competencies are taught and assessed over the academic year.

+ Design engaging lessons, demonstrations, and evaluations using written, oral, practical, and performance-based methods.

+ Coordinate with Catering and Cafeteria services to integrate student-prepared menu items, offering practical, real-world experience.

+ Maintain up-to-date student records, including attendance, performance, and progress reports via NorthStar.

+ Supervise students during event planning and execution, including fine dining experiences that showcase their skills.

+ Collaborate with fellow instructors to host regular department and advisory meetings that support continuous improvement and industry alignment.

+ Ensure advisory board meetings follow COE standards, including at least three industry professionals in attendance.

+ Reconcile monthly credit card expenditures and adhere to program budgeting policies.

+ Track and report student training outcomes, ensuring adult cohorts meet or exceed COE benchmarks for completion and job placement.

+ Support students throughout their journey, providing feedback, advising on progress, and preparing them for licensure, certification, and employment.

+ Stay current with culinary trends, industry developments, and employment opportunities to enrich student learning.

+ Promote a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free learning environment rooted in professionalism and mutual respect.

+ Contribute to Completion Ceremonies and celebrate student achievements alongside faculty and the broader school community.

What We're Looking For:

+ Education Requirements: A high school diploma or the equivalent.

+ Certification: A Culinary Arts Certificate is required. All professional certifications should be current.

+ Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in professional cooking and kitchen management is required.

+ Skills & Knowledge:

+ Strong leadership and communication skills with a student-centered teaching philosophy.

+ Must be proficient in kitchen safety, sanitation, emergency procedures, and modern culinary equipment.

+ Ability to create lesson plans, deliver engaging instruction, and evaluate student performance effectively.

Ready to Apply?

By joining our team, you become a mentor, a role model, and a catalyst for change. Your experience and passion can launch new careers, ignite creativity, and build lasting confidence in every student you teach. Apply now and help shape the future, one student, one meal, one lesson at a time. Make a difference at MTECH.

To inquire about this position, email [email protected]

MTECH maintains the right to conduct a criminal history background check; employment is contingent upon background check results.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Mountainland Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Lynn Adams

Title IX Coordinator

[email protected]

(801) 753-4245

Inquiries may also be sent to the Office for Civil Rights—Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, in the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO,80204-3582. They can be reached by phone at 303-844-5695 (TTY at 800-877-8339), fax at 303-844-4303, or email at [email protected].