Culinary Arts CTT Instructor

Job Details: Job Location: Woodland - Laurel, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $60000.00 - $60000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Education, Share Your Craft. Cook Up Careers.The kitchen is your classroom and you'll turn students into skilled, employable culinary professionals. As a Culinary Arts CTT Instructor, you'll provide industry-recognized hands-on instruction that leads students to full-time jobs, higher education, or advanced training in one of the most in-demand fields around.This is a role for a seasoned culinary professional who loves to teach: someone who brings real kitchen experience, high standards, and the patience to help students build the skills, discipline, and confidence that set them up for a career in food service.Why Join Us? Make a Real Impact!Job Corps is a transformative program that provides education, vocational training, and career readiness to young adults. In this role, you turn your culinary expertise into opportunity equipping students with the certifications, kitchen skills, and professionalism employers are looking for, and opening doors to careers in restaurants, hospitality, and beyond.What You'll DoDeliver Industry-Recognized Culinary TrainingProvide high-quality hands-on and classroom instruction in culinary fundamentals food preparation and cooking techniques, kitchen operations, food safety and sanitation, and professional standards leading to Career Technical Training completion and industry-recognized certifications. Provide comprehensive, individualized case management that ensures student progress, achievement, and completion of the Job Corps program, and help the Center meet or exceed DOL/Company performance goals.Drive Student Placement & SuccessDeliver training that leads to student placement providing students with job leads and monitoring the placement of all graduates. Provide high-quality supervision that positively influences student behavior with respect and accountability, and continually pursue improvements to programs and services.Manage the Kitchen Lab & StandardsKeep the culinary training lab and classroom clean, well organized, safe, and conducive to learning, with strict attention to kitchen safety and sanitation. Hold students accountable for the Center's dress code and behavioral standards of conduct, and produce thorough, timely, and accurate work while maintaining strong attendance, accountability, and productivity standards.Model Standards & CollaborateFollow all integrity guidelines and ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive information and student data. Mentor, monitor, and model the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH. Communicate clearly in writing and in person, resolve problems with sound judgment, partner with staff across all departments, and accept direction from the Center Director, Duty Officer, or Shift Manager including other duties as assigned.Qualifications: What You'll BringRequired A minimum of one (1) year of experience in teaching or a related culinary field Certification, licensure, or accreditation in the state where the center is located, or accreditation by a professional culinary/trade organization (for NTC positions, certification by a union/trade organization or a national trade certifying organization) A valid driver's license, meeting Company insurability requirements Ability to lift 40 pounds, or to assess a load and request assistance as neededPreferred Previous Job Corps experience Industry credentials such as ServSafe or an American Culinary Federation (ACF) certificationPhysical RequirementsThis role involves standing for extended periods, along with sitting, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping, and crouching in a working kitchen environment. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to lift 40 pounds, or to assess a lift load and ask for necessary assistance.Benefits & PerksSeveral of the benefits below are fully sponsored by Adams and Associates, while others include company contributions to help offset costs. Details regarding coverage and contribution amounts will be provided during onboarding. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Matching 401(k) Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Prescription Drug Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays Employee Discount Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additional Voluntary BenefitsAbout UsAdams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that has helped young adults build brighter futures since 1990. As one of the nation’s largest Job Corps operators, our 2,000+ employee-owners turn potential into opportunity recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families.The Woodland Job Corps Center sits on 33 wooded acres in Laurel, Maryland, just minutes from the city of Laurel. Home to roughly 300 students primarily from across Maryland — the Center offers GED and high school diploma pathways plus hands-on training in in-demand trades, including Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and more. It’s a supportive community where staff make a real difference in students’ lives every day.Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of a mission that matters. “Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.