Anticipated Instructional Assistant; Culinary Arts

Position: Anticipated Instructional Assistant (Culinary Arts)
Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
6/1/2026

Location:
Homewood-Flossmoor High Community High School

Date Available:
School Year

Closing Date:
Until filled
SALARY: Per negotiated agreement
BENEFITS: IMRF, leave time, insurance (health, dental, vision, life)
REQUIREMENTS: Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional (ELS-PARA)
or Substitute Teaching License (SUB).

DESCRIPTION:
The position of Instructional Assistant (Culinary Arts) is established for the purpose of providing direct support to the Culinary Arts instructional program. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist culinary teachers in delivering hands-on instruction, maintaining a safe and productive kitchen classroom environment, and supporting the academic and technical development of all students enrolled in culinary coursework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Instructional Assistant (Culinary Arts) will assist culinary teachers in preparing for and executing daily lessons, demonstrations, and lab activities. This includes reinforcing techniques and procedures introduced by the lead teacher and helping to ensure that all students are engaged and following established safety and sanitation protocols.
The assistant will be responsible for maintaining the culinary program budget, tracking expenditures for food, supplies, and equipment, and ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support planned instruction. The assistant will also prepare recipe demonstrations in advance of lessons, including gathering and measuring ingredients, organizing workstations, and ensuring all necessary tools and materials are ready for teacher-led instruction.
The assistant will help monitor and manage the kitchen classroom environment during instructional and non-instructional time, including setup, cleanup, and proper storage of equipment, tools, and food products. The assistant will also support the implementation of instructional plans, differentiated
strategies, and interventions designed by the culinary teachers to meet students' varied skill levels and learning needs.
Additional responsibilities include providing assistance to students who may require extra guidance in mastering culinary techniques, assisting with the inventory and organization of kitchen supplies, and communicating relevant student performance information to the culinary teachers and appropriate school personnel.
The Instructional Assistant (Culinary Arts) will work collaboratively with the culinary teaching staff to create a positive, safe, and effective learning environment that prepares students for success in the culinary arts.

SUPERVISOR:
Courtney Alexander, Department Lead for Career and
Technical Education