(FT) Chef Educator, Culinary Arts
Salary
$56,007.00 Annually
Location
Mays Landing/Cape May & Atlantic City Campuses, NJ
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202200498
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Academy of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Mgt
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Job Title: Chef Educator
Department: Academy of Culinary Arts
Reports To: Director, Academy of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
Positiion Summary: Teaches a broad range of Culinary, Baking & Pastry and/or dining room courses using a diverse selection of delivery systems, such as, lecture, lecture/lab, technology, web-based programs, and alternatives.
Examples of Duties
- Conducts in-person and/or online demonstrations as required by the curriculum
- Demonstrates techniques and concepts as required by the curriculum
- Delivers clear, concise, and organized lectures as required by the curriculum
- Assess student performance through observation and interaction, along with written and practical examinations
- Maintains a positive, focused learning environment during class
- Conducts classes in a manner that complies with principles of food safety and sanitation
- Maintains accurate records of student attendance and performance
- Maintains an ADA compliant LMS site for each class
- Maintains a Recipe and Food Costing Database for each class
- Attends meetings and faculty orientation as required
- Collaborates with faculty on curriculum development
- Builds community relations and assists with recruitment activities
- Participates in department assessment activities
- Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are available for the class
- Participates in student advising
- Performs related duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Education
- Associates degree in culinary arts or baking & pastry
- Bachelors degree in culinary arts or baking & pastry preferred
- ServSafe Certification
- ServSafe Instructor Certification preferred
- American Culinary Federation Certification (CCC, CEC, CMC, CCE, CWPC, CMPC, or CEPC), or equivalent required, or ability to acquire certification within three years of hire.
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of full-time related industry experience
- Higher Education/Community College teaching experience preferred
- Experience with Asynchronous and Synchronous Online/Hybrid Course Delivery preferred
- Fine Dining experience preferred
Competencies and Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques.
- Specialties in Contemporary Pastry, Artisan Breads, Ice Carving, and/or restaurant operations, etc. preferred
- Knowledge of dining room operations and guest service standards.
- Fundamental knowledge of baking and pastry techniques.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to teach and mentor students with varying levels of experience.
- Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced instructional environment.
- Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered teaching.
Teaching Demonstration
Candidates selected for an interview will be required to complete a teaching demonstration consisting of:
- A culinary lesson presentation appropriate for college-level students.
- A written lesson plan identifying learning outcomes and instructional activities.
- An explanation of assessment methods used to measure student learning and achievement of course objectives.
Supplemental Information
Terms of Employment:
This position may require flexible teaching to include day and evening sections at any Atlantic Cape location.
This is a full-time, salaried position that includes a comprehensive benefits package. For details on the full compensation and benefits package, please see the Benefits tab.
Atlantic Cape offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
- Pension/Defined Contribution Plans
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Employer Atlantic Cape Community College
Address 5100 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, New Jersey, 08330
Phone 6093435611
6093435611
Website http://www.atlanticcape.edu/