CULINARY INSTRUCTOR

LOCATION: PORTAGEVILLE CENTRAL OFFICE

This position will serve as the Culinary Instructor at the Adult Education Center in Portageville, Missouri.  The instructor will be experienced in working with adult students utilizing a teaching kitchen for culinary instruction and ServSafe Food Handler certification. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

  • Utilizes active learning and adult student success strategies in the classroom.

  • Keeps students informed of course progress both verbally and/or electronically.

  • Informs students of relevant educational and occupational opportunities.

  • Recognizes, understands and embraces diversity in the classroom.

  • Conducts classes as scheduled by Adult Education Coordinator.

  • Utilizes appropriate written and oral communication skills.

  • Understands and appropriately utilizes all instructional technology as available in classrooms and labs

  • As appropriate, maintains kitchen lab and all kitchen equipment.

A bachelor’s degree in education or culinary arts is preferred.  Experience in advising and/or advocating for adult learners is required.  ServSafe certification is preferred.

Must be able to travel the six-county area on occasion and out-of-area travel on a periodical basis.

DAEOC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin or other protected classification.

SUBMIT APPLICATION/RESUME UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.