Culinary Educator
Quick answer
The Menta Education Group is hiring an in-office Culinary Educator (Waukegan, IL) paying $51,760 to $67,400 annually to teach HS culinary classes and supervise students.
- Role
- Culinary Educator
- Organization
- The Menta Education Group
- Location
- Menta Academy North, Waukegan, IL
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $51,760 to $67,400 annually
- Category
- Education & Training
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
A Culinary Educator at The Menta Education Group provides direct instruction and supervision to students in culinary arts and food preparation, including teaching HS elective culinary classes and maintaining a professional kitchen.
What you'll do
- Teach HS (Elective) Culinary Class and create a culinary program
- 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
What it takes
- Bachelor's Degree, Required
- IL Professional Educator’s License (PEL) or 4000 hours of proven time in working in culinary arts/culinary instruction
- Food Service Safety Manager Certification (FSSMC) license
- Experience in training/coaching/mentoring
- Previous experience working with special needs children
- Nutrition service or Foodservice supervision
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at Menta Academy North, Waukegan, IL.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $51,760 to $67,400 annually.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, IL Professional Educator’s License (PEL) or 4000 hours of culinary instruction, Food Service Safety Manager Certification (FSSMC) license, and experience in training/coaching/mentoring.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted at any time, but there is no specific deadline mentioned.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office, following a 10-month school calendar from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Menta Education Group's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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