Culinary Instructor

## Description
**Employee Benefits:**

• Club Membership at locations in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia is included for dependents ages 6-18.
• Professional development opportunities with complimentary access to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Spillett Leadership University for online education and training

GREAT CAREERS START HERE

• Are you interested in becoming a valued member of an award-winning team of professionals who are
• dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community? Apply today to
• the Culinary Instructor position at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC).
• The Culinary Instructor will leverage industry experience and educational knowledge to deliver
• education services to Club teens. The Culinary Instructor will be responsible for leading culinary arts
• instruction, teaching job readiness skills, coordinating guest chefs and attending field trips,

Essential Duties

• Prepare and execute daily lesson plans that engage members in hands-on culinary learning experiences, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of BGCSDC.
• Provide effective classroom management and a positive learning environment for students.
• Recognize individual differences in the classroom and adapt instructional techniques accordingly.
• Facilitate student-led meal preparation and dining services that expose members to the realities of the food service industry and help them develop job-ready skills.
• Employ recruitment strategies for the promotion of culinary courses, including identifyingtarget audiences and the most effective methods of reaching them.
• Enforce sanitation principles, ensure organization of workspaces, and maintain equipment and inventory in accordance with Florida Department of Health and BGCSDC standards.

## Qualifications

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience teaching or mentoring in culinary arts, preferably with youth.
• Ability to create or adapt simple, age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Position Requirements

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant culinary or experience.
• Lift push/pull at least 20lbs.
• Valid FL Driver’s License and be insured under the BGCSDC’s policy.
• Ability to travel between club locations regularly.
• Occasional nights and weekends are required.
• Pass pre-employment background screening and drug test.
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