Culinary Instructor Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Culinary & Pastry Arts Adjunct Instructor
Role Title
Instructor
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
283A0000
Agency
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location
Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Varies depending on class schedules and school needs.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Part-time adjunct teaching faculty-ranked appointment. Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Associate's degree in Culinary Arts with demonstrated competency in teaching field; or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field. Five (5) years of related occupational experience as a Sous Chef or higher, overseeing at least 5 employees, within the last ten (10) years. Current ServSafe Certification.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use instructional technologies with excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
Willingness to adopt and teach new and emerging technologies and commitment to meeting the needs of and providing instruction to multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding and inclusion.
Additional Considerations
Demonstrated ability to teach savory food preparation and artistic food presentation, including fruit/vegetable/starch preparation, garde manger, meat, seafood and poultry fabrication, stock, soup and sauce preparation, international cuisine, regional American cuisine, and advanced baking and pastry preparation, including artisan breads, pastry components, wedding cakes, and chocolate candies and other confections.
Demonstrated ability to integrate nutrition, food safety and cost control into instruction.
Demonstrated ability in HACCP and environmental hygiene.
Considerable supervisory and practical cooking experience within the past year at sous chef level or higher in a variety of food service settings, including fine-dining. Current ACF Certified Culinary Educator and/or community college teaching experience.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Travel among Reynolds campuses and partner sites may be needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_2912P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
multiple
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/05/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name
Reynolds HR
Email
hr@reynolds.edu
Phone Number
(804) 523-5249
Special Instructions to Applicants
This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active until the position is no longer needed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For full consideration, the cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be received with the online application submission. This position will be assigned to the School of Business and Industrial Trades, located on The Kitchens at Reynolds, 2500 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA.
Additional Information
Demonstrated ability to teach savory food preparation and artistic food presentation, including fruit/vegetable/starch preparation, garde manger, meat, seafood and poultry fabrication, stock, soup and sauce preparation, international cuisine, regional American cuisine, and advanced baking and pastry preparation, including artisan breads, pastry components, wedding cakes, and chocolate candies and other confections.
Demonstrated ability to integrate nutrition, food safety and cost control into instruction.
Demonstrated ability in HACCP and environmental hygiene.
Considerable supervisory and practical cooking experience within the past year at sous chef level or higher in a variety of food service settings, including fine-dining. Current ACF Certified Culinary Educator and/or community college teaching experience.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/91706