Culinary Arts And Hospitality Teacher

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Teacher

General Position Description:

Responsible for the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the Hospitality and Tourism CTE pathway at Hanover Central High School.

Qualifications:

• Licensed by the Indiana Department of Education to teach Culinary Arts & Hospitality, or able to obtain a Workplace Specialist in a related course-approved CTE pathway.

• Proven culinary & hospitality management experience and expertise, with a strong foundation in culinary techniques, kitchen operations, nutrition, food safety practices, service and hospitality.

• Previous teaching experience at the high school level or vocational education setting - preferred

• Proficient in technology as related to education.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive culinary arts and hospitality curriculum tailored to the needs and interests of high school students, covering fundamental culinary techniques, food safety, nutrition, culinary theory, kitchen and hospitality management.

• Create engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that incorporate hands-on cooking experiences, demonstrations, multimedia resources, and real-world applications to foster active learning and student participation.

• Provide practical instruction and guidance to students in the kitchen, demonstrating proper cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation methods, culinary terminology, nutrition, service, and hospitality.

• Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment, enforcing food safety protocols, sanitation standards, and proper equipment usage to ensure a conducive learning environment.

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that celebrates diversity, encourages creativity, and promotes teamwork, respect, and professionalism among students.

• Support students in exploring post-secondary education and career pathways in the culinary arts, offering guidance, mentorship, and resources to help them pursue their academic and professional goals.

• Select and order necessary classroom supplies and materials as provided in the classroom budget.

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary: Compensation information is available in the Master Agreement between the Hanover Organization of Professional Educators and Hanover Community School Corporation.

Medical, dental, vision, TRF, 403B, Life Insurance, Sick and Personal Days