Culinary Educator

A Culinary Educator with The Menta Education Group provides direct instruction to and supervision of students in the area of culinary arts and food preparation. The Culinary Instructor guides students in Breakfast and Lunch food preparation and serving. Additional primary responsibilities are food inventory, stocking, and cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

Menta Academy North, Waukegan, IL.

Staff Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. , Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar

Direct Hire, Continuous Employment with Paid School Breaks

See Qualifications for requirements

• Teach HS (Elective) Culinary Class and create a culinary program-including curriculum & instruction.
• Prepare, clean and maintain professional kitchen equipment.
• Provide direct instructional support to students in culinary arts.
• Engage students in achieving vocational and behavioral goals.
• Instruct special education students with varying abilities.
• Prepare students for post-secondary success.
• Consult with clinical staff and the educational team in implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of the student.
• Guide students to prepare and serve 200 people at each meal (Breakfast & Lunch-Daily)
• Keep Records.
• Stock and Store Food.

• Bachelor's Degree, Required
• Preferred IL Professional Educator’s License (PEL)
  * OR* 4000 Hours of proven time in working in culinary arts/culinary instruction in order to obtain a Provisional Teacher Certification
• Food Service Safety Manager Certification (FSSMC) license
• Experience in training/coaching/mentoring is ideal
• Previous experience working with special needs children preferred
• Nutrition service or Food service supervision
• Any other relevant culinary, nutrition service, cafeteria or food service experience.

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003,information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Compensation Information:
  Salary Range $51760 to $67,400 annually
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:

$51,760 - $67,400 a year

About Menta Academy North

At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.

Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state, local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.