Anticipated Teacher - Culinary Arts

Amelia-Nottoway Technical Center

Amelia-Nottoway Technical Center is seeking a highly skilled and qualified Instructor to plan and provide engaging learning experiences for students in the field of Culinary Arts, with a specialization in Baking and Pastry and Catering/Banquet. Our Career and Technical Education Instructors develop and implement instructional programs that effectively provide the best possible education for each and every student. Additionally, this role will leverage strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student success.

Culinary Arts I provides students with a foundational understanding of the food service industry and opportunities to build technical skills in food preparation and service. Students examine basic rules of kitchen safety and sanitation, of purchasing and receiving, and of fundamental nutrition. The curriculum incorporates math and science in culinary applications. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills.

High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Culinary Arts II builds on the foundational skills from Culinary Arts I, advancing students to a mastery level in culinary techniques and food service operations. This course provides in-depth instruction in kitchen safety, sanitation, nutritional principles, and advanced food preparation. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications.

Hands-on training includes preparing specialized dishes and salads, broiling, deep-fat frying, steaming, and advanced baking and pastry techniques. Students will also gain experience in commercial food management, catering, menu design, product pricing, and the management of food service personnel. A significant portion of class time is dedicated to kitchen production, ensuring students are fully prepared for careers in the culinary industry.

The Culinary Arts Specialization course provides students with skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the food service industry. In a hands-on environment, students apply nutritional principles, plan menus, use business and mathematics skills, select and maintain food service equipment, and adhere to safety and sanitation standards.

This Culinary Arts Specialization course provides students with skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the catering and banquet field. In a hands-on environment, students practice high-volume on- or off-site food production and event management, apply nutritional principles, plan menus, use business and mathematics skills, select and maintain food service equipment, and adhere to safety and sanitation standards. The curriculum continues to place a strong emphasis on science and mathematics knowledge and skills, critical thinking, practical problem-solving, and entrepreneurial opportunities within the field of culinary arts.

• Required
• Associate Degree in an applicable field of education
  -OR- the equivalent in credentialing, training, and/or applied trade experience
• Ability to obtain additional/appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
• Culinary Arts
• Family and Consumer Science
• Food Occupations
• Work and Family Studies
  - Occupational
• Two (2) years of successful experience in front of house, back of house, food safety, baking & pastry
• Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences
• Currently possesses a Technical Professional License with a Culinary Arts Endorsement
• Currently certified to teach Serv Safe
• Prior teaching experience within a vocational educational program
• Serv Safe Instructor Certification

• Designs instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, industry, and curriculum goals as outlined by the VA Department of Education Career…