Servsafe Vocational Instrutor

The Serv Safe Vocational Instructor provides high-quality vocational training in food safety and culinary fundamentals to youth in Connecticut's juvenile justice residential programs. This part-time role focuses on delivering Serv Safe Food Handler and Serv Safe Manager certification courses, preparing students for meaningful employment in the food service and hospitality industries. The instructor will work on-site at facilities across the state, offering engaging, trauma-informed instruction that promotes both certification achievement and workforce readiness.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver Serv Safe Food Handler and Food Protection Manager courses in alignment with National Restaurant Association standards.

* Order, distribute, and track Serv Safe workbooks, exams, and certification results.

* Provide structured, hands-on instruction in safe food handling, sanitation, and basic kitchen practices.

* Design lesson activities that reinforce vocational skills, social-emotional growth, and employability.

* Mentor and support youth in developing workforce readiness skills such as punctuality, communication, and teamwork.

* Maintain accurate attendance and certification records; submit reports to the YJES Director.

* Travel to designated juvenile justice residential sites to deliver instruction on a weekly schedule.

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