Join Tohono O'odham Community College as a Culinary Arts Instructor/Chef !Are you a passionate culinary professional looking to inspire the next generation of chefs while building a unique food program from the ground up. Tohono O'odham Community College is seeking an innovative Culinary Arts Instructor/Chef.In this dynamic role, you won't just teach-you will restablish and oversee a culinary program, developing a curriculum for both a certificate and an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts. You will also design, launch, and manage a real-world food service business in Sells, AZ, providing essential On-the-Job Learning (OJL) for college and dual-enrollment high school students
Salary Hiring Range: $55,000 - $60,000 salary commensurate with experience What You'll Do: Develop and manage a functioning food service business that serves as a practical training ground for students to earn required OJL hours. Teach both the theoretical and practical sides of culinary arts, covering everything from core techniques and nutrition to industry regulations. Craft an innovative culinary curriculum that integrates traditional foods grown and gathered within the boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Oversee the program's budget, spending records, and equipment inventory/purchasing. Foster great relationships with the community and support the T-So:son (Our Core Values): T-Wohocudadag (Our Beliefs), T-Apedag (Our Well-Being), T-Pi:k Elida (Our Deepest Respect), and I-We:mta (Working Together). Work evenings and weekends as required to meet programmatic and business needs .