Culinary Instructor, Part-Time

Culinary Arts Instructor

Location: Lehi UT

Status: Part-Time

Hours: MondayFriday 12 p.m. 4 p.m.

Pay/Salary: $24.09/hour

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 youll do more than teachyoull 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 heres what you can expect from MTECHs generous benefits package:

• Positive Work Culture: Be a part of a friendly team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.
• Professional Growth: Receive an MTECH tuition waiver after three months (minimum hours may apply) opening doors to further your education and skills.

What Youll Do:

As a Culinary Arts Instructor your influence reaches beyond the kitchenyoull 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 adhere to COE standards including the attendance of at least three industry professionals.
• Reconcile monthly credit card expenditures and adhere to program budgeting policies.
• Track and report student training outcomes ensuring adult student 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 Were 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 3 years of professional cooking and kitchen management experience is required.
• Skills & Knowledge:
• • Strong leadership and communication skills with a student-centered teaching philosophy.
  • Proficiency 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

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

NONDISCRIMINATION 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 nondiscrimination policies:

Lynn Adams
Title IX Coordinator

Inquiries may also be sent to the Office for Civil RightsDenver Office U.S. Department of Education in the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building 1244 Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO80204-3582. They can be reached by phone at (TTY at ) fax at or email at .

Required Experience:

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