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Culinary Educator

mentaBusiness & Finance
Pay
$52K–$67K
per year
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Waukegan, IL
Education
Bachelor's

Waukegan, IL at a glance

Rent
#15 of 51
$1,800/mo+1% vs US avg
Weather
#22 of 51
175 mild days0 hot · 118 cold
Income tax
#24 of 51
4.95% top rateIllinois

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • FSSMC license required
  • 4000 hours culinary experience for certification
  • Experience training/coaching/mentoring preferred
  • Experience with special needs children preferred

What you'll do

  • Teach HS culinary class and create program
  • Guide students to prepare and serve 200 daily
  • Prepare, clean, and maintain professional kitchen equipment
  • Instruct special education students with varying abilities
  • Consult with clinical staff on classroom interventions
A Culinary Educator with The Menta Education Group provides direct instruction to and supervision of students in the area of culinary arts and food preparation. The Culinary Instructor guides students in Breakfast and Lunch food preparation and serving. Additional primary responsibilities are food inventory, stocking, and cleaning and maintenance of equipment. 
 
Menta Academy North, Waukegan, IL. 
Staff Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. , Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar
Direct Hire, Continuous Employment with Paid School Breaks
 
 
See Qualifications for requirements

Responsibilities

  • Teach HS (Elective) Culinary Class and create a culinary program-including curriculum & instruction.
  • Prepare, clean and maintain professional kitchen equipment.
  • Provide direct instructional support to students in culinary arts.
  • Engage students in achieving vocational and behavioral goals.
  • Instruct special education students with varying abilities.
  • Prepare students for post-secondary success.
  • Consult with clinical staff and the educational team in implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of the student.
  • Guide students to prepare and serve 200 people at each meal (Breakfast & Lunch-Daily)
  • Keep Records.
  • Stock and Store Food.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree, Required
  • Preferred IL Professional Educator’s License (PEL) *OR* 4000 Hours of proven time in working in culinary arts/culinary instruction in order to obtain a Provisional Teacher Certification
  • Food Service Safety Manager Certification (FSSMC) license
  • Experience in training/coaching/mentoring is ideal 
  • Previous experience working with special needs children preferred
  • Nutrition service or Foodservice supervision
  • Any other relevant culinary, nutrition service, cafeteria or food service experience.

    • Benefits

  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Compensation Information: Salary Range $51760 to $67,400  annually
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
    • About Menta Academy North

    At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.

    Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.

    Students Served: PK-21

    Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

    The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

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