Foodservice Chef Instructor

Position Summary Information

Position Title Foodservice Chef Instructor Employment Category Adjunct Contract Length N/A Expected Work Schedule Variable Anticipated Days Monday - Friday Anticipated Hours 22.5 hours/week Anticipated Hours per Week 22.5 hours/week Job Description Summary This position will provide classroom and hands-on training to inmates from Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women in culinary and food service technology. The desired outcome is to allow inmates to gain skills, industry qualifications, and work experience. Duties 1. Instruct food service education program, producing graduates with identified skill deliverables.
2. Establish and maintain a rigorous classroom structure that models the standards of work and professionalism based on the brigade system of the kitchen.
3. Ensure operations and food storage are performed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, including food service regulations and inspections.
4. Plan menus, purchase food/non-food supplies, and maintain appropriate inventory levels for continuous operation.
5. Communicate expectations, model behavior, and always maintain appropriate command of the classroom through active management.
6. Communicate with the class Coordinator and Correctional staff on a continuous basis.
7. Prepare reports and maintain records, including student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
8. Adhere to college and correctional facilities’ rules/policies/procedures9. Prepare students to successfully complete the NOCTI Culinary Arts Prep Cook assessment Minimum Requirements 1. Associate degree in food or hospitality-related field or equivalent Certificate from a nationally recognized culinary institute, or an associate degree in a nonfood related field and three or more years of professional experience in a culinary setting.
2. One year of successfully documented professional experience as a working Chef with responsibility for quantity/quality production, recipe/menu development, and employee/supervision/instruction;
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population;
4. Self-disciplined and able to work with minimal supervision;
5. Must meet all Department of Public Safety (DPS) entrance requirements before an instructional assignment at a correctional facility. This includes but is not limited to completing required training and DPS background check. Preferred Qualifications | 1. Three years of successfully documented professional experience as a working Chef with responsibility for quantity/quality production, recipe/menu development, and employee/supervision/instruction
2. Counseling or community outreach experience or certifications.
3. Documented history of successful classroom instruction.
4. Experience working with incarcerated or at-risk populations Special Instructions to Applicants Must meet all Department of Public Safety (DPS) entrance requirements prior to an instructional assignment at a correctional facility. This includes but is not limited to the successful completion of required training and DPS background check.If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts (if applicable) from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education or official transcript evaluation (required if degree was attained outside the US) from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) recognized organization, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer. Posting Detail Information

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 07/21/2026 Start Date Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary Range $26.00 - $31.00 per contact hour