Culinary Instructor

Employee Benefits:

• Club Membership at locations in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia is included for dependents ages 6-18.
• Professional development opportunities with complimentary access to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Spillett Leadership University for online education and training

GREAT CAREERS START HERE:
Are you interested in becoming a valued member of an award-winning team of professionals who are
dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community? Apply today to
the Culinary Instructor position at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC).
The Culinary Instructor will leverage industry experience and educational knowledge to deliver
education services to Club teens. The Culinary Instructor will be responsible for leading culinary arts
instruction, teaching job readiness skills, coordinating guest chefs and attending field trips,

Essential Duties:

• Prepare and execute daily lesson plans that engage members in hands-on culinary learning experiences, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of BGCSDC.
• Provide effective classroom management and a positive learning environment for students.
• Recognize individual differences in the classroom and adapt instructional techniques accordingly.
• Facilitate student-led meal preparation and dining services that expose members to the realities of the food service industry and help them develop job-ready skills.
• Employ recruitment strategies for the promotion of culinary courses, including identifyingtarget audiences and the most effective methods of reaching them.
• Enforce sanitation principles, ensure organization of workspaces, and maintain equipment and inventory in accordance with Florida Department of Health and BGCSDC standards.