Culinary Arts Teacher

Position type:

High school teaching/family/consumer science

Date posted:

2/6/2026

Location:

Westover high school

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Position announcement

February 6, 2026

Position: culinary arts teacher

Location:

westover high school

Job summary:

The dougherty county school system is seeking a knowledgeable and passionate culinary arts teacher to provide students with hands-on instruction in food preparation, nutrition, kitchen safety, and culinary techniques. The teacher will prepare students for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries by delivering engaging, standards-based instruction that blends theory with real-world application. The culinary arts teacher will foster a safe, structured, and professional kitchen environment while promoting creativity, teamwork, and industry readiness.

Minimum qualifications:

* clear renewable certificate in family and consumer sciences, culinary arts, hospitality, or related field (as required by the georgia psc); or meet charter waiver requirements;

* previous experience teaching culinary arts and/or working in a professional food service environment;

* knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (servsafe preferred);

* ability to integrate career readiness, employability skills, and industry-recognized credentials into instruction (e.g., servsafe, prostart, or other applicable culinary credentials);

* such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate.

Skills and abilities:

* strong classroom and kitchen management skills;

* ability to plan, organize, and execute hands-on culinary labs safely and effectively;

* excellent communication skills, both oral and written;

* ability to analyze student performance data and adjust instruction accordingly;

* ability to collaborate effectively with ctae leadership, work-based learning staff, and business/industry partners;

* ability to serve as a professional role model and mentor for students.

Performance responsibilities:

* provides instruction in culinary fundamentals, including food preparation, cooking techniques, nutrition, menu planning, and presentation;

* teaches and enforces proper kitchen safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures;

* implements a curriculum aligned with georgia standards, ctae requirements, and industry expectations;

* plans and supervises hands-on laboratory activities and student culinary projects;

* supports student attainment of industry-recognized credentials associated with the culinary arts pathway (e.g., servsafe, prostart, or other applicable certifications);

* maintains a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and classroom environment;

* manages culinary equipment, tools, and inventory responsibly;

* incorporates employability skills, teamwork, professionalism, and workplace expectations into daily instruction;

* collaborates with ctae leadership, business and industry partners, and work-based learning staff to support authentic, career-connected learning experiences;

* evaluates student progress and provides timely feedback;

* communicates effectively with parents, administrators, and industry partners as needed;

* supervises students during instructional and non-instructional activities related to the program;

* performs other such duties as needed or assigned by the supervisor.

Reports to:

principal

Salary range: competitive salary and excellent benefits package in accordance with the dcss compensation guide.

Final date to receive applications: a review of applicants will begin on february 13, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should apply online.

The dougherty county school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability

The system reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

Dougherty county school system uses the applitrack system from frontline to manage employment applications online.

The dougherty county school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.

The system reserves the right to waive any qualifications or…