A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
$24.09/hour Summary As a Culinary Arts Substitute 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, you'll do more than teach—you'll 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 here's what you can expect from MTECH's 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 You'll Do:
As a Culinary Arts Substitute Instructor, your influence reaches beyond the kitchen—you'll 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. Deliver engaging lessons, demonstrations, and evaluations using written, oral, practical, and performance-based methods. Collaborate with fellow instructors to host regular department and advisory meetings that support continuous improvement and industry alignment. 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.
What We're 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 three years of experience in professional cooking and kitchen management 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. 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 humanresources@mtec.edu . 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 ladams@mtec.edu (801) 753-4245 Inquiries may also be sent to the Office for Civil Rights—Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, in the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO,80204-3582. They can be reached by phone at 303-844-5695 (TTY at 800-877-8339), fax at 303-844-4303, or email at OCR.Denver@ed.gov.
