Servsafe Vocational Instrutor

Servsafe Vocational Instructor

Region wide - Hamden, CT 06517 End Date 06/28/2026

Salary Range $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Day

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.

• 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.

Current Serv Safe Instructor and Registered Proctor certification (required).

Experience in food service management, culinary arts instruction, or vocational training (required).

Experience working with at-risk or justice-involved youth (preferred).

Ability to use trauma-informed, culturally responsive teaching methods.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel to multiple sites across Connecticut.