Instructional Aide - Culinary

STARTING DATE:          2025 - 2026 School Year

REPORTS TO:                Health and Human Services Supervisor

WORK YEAR:                 9 months, per Board adopted school calendar

SALARY RANGE:            Appropriate step on Instructional Aide Salary Schedule – based on experience and education

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Valid state department of education license/permit or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work as a team member with Culinary Instructor(s) and interact positively with students, staff and customers
• Ability to organize and complete work in a timely, efficient and accurate manner
• Minimum three years of experience in culinary / food service / hospitality environment
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training and work experience
• Must have knowledge of food safety & sanitation
• Ability to assist students with banquet set up
• Knowledge of inventory, ordering and maintenance of supplies
• Ability to guide students using a combination of subject matter and lab experiences designed to be preparatory for career choices / post-secondary opportunities in the Culinary field
• Experience with a Point of Sale preferred Serve Safe certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
• Minimum high school diploma or GED- two-year degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred
• Must be able to tolerate standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to individually lift, carry and/or move objects with a minimum weight of 40 pounds including, but not limited to supplies and equipment; and/or help others with heavy objects
  Excellent oral, written, and computer communication skills
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record
   

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assist Culinary Instructor in instruction, development, and supervision of student skills
• Assist Culinary Instructor with food preparation operations and may include customer dining area and kitchen prep
• Ability to assist Culinary Instructor with student guests’
• demonstrations
• Assist in maintaining dry and cold storage areas, uniform room, classroom and related areas
• Demonstrated ability to interact with guest visiting for events and activities.
• Demonstrated flexibility to work before or after hour events
• Ability to know and carry out routines and plans to assist a substitute teacher
• Knowledge of Competition events is a plus; i.e.: FCCLA, SkillsUSA & ProStart
• Have in-depth knowledge of kitchen equipment and their functions
• Provide appropriate control and direction for student behavior
• Observe and report students’ work / classroom behaviors to the Instructor
• Assist in planning and ordering of products
• Assist in event planning, quote development for event costs, and customer contacts
• Balance and deposit receipts daily
• Serve as an appropriate example for student work behaviors
• Participate in professional development and recruitment opportunities as assigned
• Assist in the day-to-day facilitation of instruction and demonstrations
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and goals
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout employment
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Supervisor, or their designee(s)

DEADLINE:       Open until filled. 

APPLY TO:        Please apply online at: https://www.pentacareercenter.org/Employment.aspx

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.                                                                                                      

May  2025