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As a Culinary Instructor at CocuSocial, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for ... Qualifications ServSafe Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential ...

As a Culinary Instructor at CocuSocial, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for ... Qualifications ServSafe Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential ...

As a Culinary Instructor at CocuSocial, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for ... Qualifications ServSafe Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential ...

Must hold a valid ServSafe Instructor and Proctor Certification by the time the course begins. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Master's Degree in related field. * Previous teaching experience strongly ...

POSITION SUMMARY The Food Enthusiast Instructor is responsible for planning, executing and ... ServSafe certification. REQUIRED SKILLS * High skill level in Culinary Arts, kitchen demonstration ...

Must possess current ServSafe certification at time of application. * Fitness/Exercise Classes ... Next Steps We encourage all current and prospective instructors of long-term courses to prepare the ...

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How much do servsafe instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for servsafe instructor in California is $24.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $28.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a ServSafe instructor?

A ServSafe Instructor is a certified professional who is authorized to teach ServSafe food safety courses and administer ServSafe certification exams. They are knowledgeable about food safety principles and guidelines established by the National Restaurant Association. Their role is to educate food service managers and staff on proper food handling, sanitation, and safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses. ServSafe Instructors must complete specific training and maintain their certification through continuing education and recertification requirements. Their expertise helps ensure that establishments comply with local and national food safety regulations.

What does a ServSafe instructor do?

As a ServSafe instructor, your job is to teach food protection and handling procedures for the restaurant industry. ServSafe is a safety training program with accreditation from the National Restaurant Association. Many restaurants require this training for staff and some states require that all food handlers have a ServSafe certification. Most ServSafe instructors do not work in this role full time and also work in the restaurant industry or as instructors in culinary arts programs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ServSafe instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a ServSafe Instructor, you need in-depth knowledge of food safety principles, experience in food service management, and a current ServSafe Instructor Certification. Familiarity with the ServSafe Manager curriculum, digital testing platforms, and classroom presentation tools is essential. Exceptional communication, public speaking, and adaptability help instructors engage diverse learners and address questions effectively. These skills ensure students are well-prepared to implement critical food safety practices, reducing health risks and supporting regulatory compliance in the food industry.

What are some common challenges faced by ServSafe instructors when teaching diverse groups of learners?

ServSafe Instructors often encounter classrooms with varying levels of food safety knowledge, language barriers, and different learning styles. To address these challenges, instructors must adapt their teaching methods—using visual aids, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions—to ensure all participants grasp key concepts. Additionally, instructors may need to clarify complex regulatory information and provide real-world examples to keep learners engaged and help them relate the material to their specific foodservice roles. Building rapport and encouraging questions also helps create an inclusive, effective learning environment.

What is the difference between Servsafe Instructor vs Food Safety Manager?

AspectServsafe InstructorFood Safety Manager
CertificationsServsafe Food Protection Manager Certification, Instructor CertificationServsafe Food Protection Manager Certification, additional food safety training
Work EnvironmentTraining sessions, classrooms, online coursesRestaurant, food service establishment, overseeing food safety practices
Employer & Industry UsageTraining organizations, food service companies, health departmentsRestaurants, hotels, catering services, food manufacturing

While both roles focus on food safety, a Servsafe Instructor primarily teaches and certifies food safety courses, whereas a Food Safety Manager oversees daily food safety operations within a food service establishment. The Instructor role is more educational, while the Manager role involves hands-on management of food safety protocols.

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Infographic showing various Servsafe Instructor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 39% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,016 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Adjunct - AY27 Culinary Arts Instructor

Los Angeles Community College District

Woodland Hills, CA • On-site

$89.72/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 13 days ago


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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
PART-TIME POSITION - POOL ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJUNCT AY27 - CULINARY ARTS INSTRUCTOR
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associates' degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu.
POSITION
The LACCD is accepting applications for Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor positions at our colleges for the 2027 Academic School Year. The purpose of the postings are to establish a pool of qualified applicants. When a campus has an opening, the hiring location will pull applications from the pool and begin the hiring process. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to remain under consideration.
LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.
During completion of the adjunct application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate which of LACCD's colleges are of interest for employment. Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with Culinary Arts Department members at one or more of LACCD's 9 colleges. For college locations, please visit the Our Colleges page at http://laccd.edu/About/Pages/Our-Colleges.aspx. Final determination of part-time Culinary Arts Instructor assignments are contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor'sdegree or higher in any field AND Two (2) years of full-time related professional experience

OR
  • Associate degree in any field AND Six (6) years of full-time related professional experience.

Note: The professional experience required must be directly related to the teaching assignment
  • A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS
  • American Culinary Federation Certification, CCE Desirable.
  • Previous teaching experience in a college or university educational setting using lab facilities;
  • Certified ServSafe Instructor AND a Registered ServSafe Proctor.

DUTIES
The adjunct instructor should be prepared to teach a range of courses within the Culinary Arts discipline, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning. The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences.
COMPENSATION
The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $89.72 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.99 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application. After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s).
For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:
  1. Letter of interest that describes the applicant's interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;
  2. Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;
  3. Contact information for three (3) professional references;
  4. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts; Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
  5. Verification of Experience letters on letterhead stationery; must show inclusive dates of assignments, state if full-time or part-time and indicate duties. If part-time, the number of paid hours worked per week, semester or year must be included. Uploaded as an 'Other Document'. (Signed hard copies required if selected to interview).

Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for selection of adjunct faculty.
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Final determination of part-time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For additional information, please contact AcademicJobs@email.laccd.edu.
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.
Equal Employment Policy
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

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