Salary:

$20.00

•$25.00

Hourly Job Number:

01534

Department:

Continuing Education

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Correctional and Workforce Development Opening Date:

03/31/2026 General Function The Culinary Arts Instructor

•Correctional Programs (Part-time) is responsible for providing quality instruction in lab and lecture in the the correctional setting. The Instructor is responsible for checking emails, preparing inventory and grocery lists for the department head, and class preparation to prepare students for a successful career. Qualifications Associate's degree from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline Must have a minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience Experience teaching in adult education or correctional settings SERV Safe certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills Ability to work effectively in a secure, structured environment Licensure and/or certification requirements specific to the teaching discipline and external governing agencies shall be on file with

Human Resources Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a correctional facility with exposure to secure environments and strict protocols Candidate must be willing to work in a correctional facility in direct contact with incarcerated individuals Must be able to walk around the kitchen to oversee student labs and give input Frequent standing for several hours per day Frequent travel between buildings on campus and infrequent travel to other campuses Hours will vary based on correctional facility and course Essential Functions and Responsibilities The duties of the Culinary Arts Instructor

•Correctional Programs (Part-time) include, but are not limited to: Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline Instruct students in food preparation, cooking techniques, baking, nutrition, menu planning, and kitchen operations Enforce sanitation, hygiene, and safety protocols in accordance with local health codes and facility regulations Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate Prepare and present material for program classes according to curriculum guidelines Design, write, administer, and grade exams, quizzes, and other forms of student evaluation Motivate students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of attendance and retention Receive positive and acceptable student feedback in evaluations Keep accurate attendance records in two forms, a daily sign-in sheet for participants and a classroom record Meet deadlines for required paperwork Exhibit professional courtesy in dealing with program participants, colleagues, and team members, and corrections staff Show enthusiasm to teach, understand and apply current best practices in classroom techniques and materials Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning Work with corrections program staff to maintain safety in the classroom Maintain accurate student records Enter student attendance into Self-Service daily Adhere to all facility rules, regulations, and security protocols Monitor and control the use of potentially hazardous tools and ingredients Report any incidents, safety concerns, or behavioral issues promptly to appropriate personnel Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Notice of Nondiscrimination Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.