Kitchen Steward Instructor

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Full Time Professional CALV Campus, North Las Vegas, NV, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually

General Description:

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV) is the country’s leading nonprofit culinary and hospitality training institute. CALV’s mission is to train people for successful hospitality careers in Las Vegas. CALV’s vision is to reduce poverty and eliminate unemployment by providing employability and vocational skills to youth, adults, and displaced workers.

The Kitchen Steward Instructor works closely with the Executive Steward to deliver CALV’s two-week training program, providing classroom instruction and hands-on training that prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the Las Vegas hospitality industry. The instructor also supervises students during applied training at CALV’s on-campus outlets and approved partner locations.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver the Kitchen Steward curriculum in accordance with CALV's established instructional standards, program objectives, and current syllabus, following all licensure requirements.
• Provide learner-centered instruction through classroom lessons, demonstrations, and hands-on training to prepare students for employment in the Las Vegas hospitality industry.
• Teach and reinforce industry standards for workplace safety, food safety, sanitation, equipment operation, and stewarding practices.
• Supervise students during classroom instruction and applied training, ensuring a safe, professional, and productive learning environment.
• Evaluate student progress through written and practical assessments, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records, including attendance, grades, assessments, and required instructional hours, in accordance with CALV policies and procedures.
• Develop students' employability skills, including professionalism, teamwork, communication, accountability, and workplace expectations.
• Ensure students meet established program competencies and graduation requirements.
• Collaborate with CALV departments and operational teams to coordinate practical training opportunities and support student success.
• Uphold CALV policies, procedures, and professional standards while maintaining a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Participate in curriculum review, professional development, and continuous improvement activities to maintain alignment with hospitality industry expectations.
• Ability to travel to partner locations and work evenings and weekends as required by training schedules and program needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support CALV's mission and educational objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Stewarding department (required).
• Banquet stewarding experience in a hotel-casino or high-volume food service operation (preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years of training or teaching experience (preferred).

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• None

Licensing and Certification:

• Current SNHD Food Handler Safety Training Card (required)

Note:

Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We’re committed to supporting our employees both at work and beyond. Full-time team members enjoy generous PTO and holiday pay, company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a fully funded pension plan to help you plan confidently for the future. On-call employees may also qualify for select benefits based on employment status and hours worked.