Culinary Arts Instructor – Correctional Programs (Part-time)
Salary
$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location
Lenoir Community College 818 Highway 91 North Snow Hill, NC
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
01534
Division
Continuing Education
Department
Continuing Education - Correctional and Workforce Development
Opening Date
03/31/2026
Closing Date
10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Function
The Culinary Arts Instructor - Correctional Programs (Part-time) is
responsible for providing quality instruction in lab and lecture in the the
correctional setting. The Instructor is responsible for checking emails,
preparing inventory and grocery lists for the department head, and class
preparation to prepare students for a successful career.
Qualifications
Associate's degree from an institution accredited by a federally
recognized institutional accreditor and demonstrated competencies in the
teaching discipline
Must have a minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience
Experience teaching in adult education or correctional settings
SERV Safe certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills
Ability to work effectively in a secure, structured environment
Licensure and/or certification requirements specific to the teaching
discipline and external governing agencies shall be on file with Human
Resources
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a correctional facility with exposure to secure
environments and strict protocols
Candidate must be willing to work in a correctional facility in direct
contact with incarcerated individuals
Must be able to walk around the kitchen to oversee student labs and give
input
Frequent standing for several hours per day
Frequent travel between buildings on campus and infrequent travel to other
campuses
Hours will vary based on correctional facility and course
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The duties of the Culinary Arts Instructor - Correctional Programs (Part-
time) include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
Instruct students in food preparation, cooking techniques, baking,
nutrition, menu planning, and kitchen operations
Enforce sanitation, hygiene, and safety protocols in accordance with local
health codes and facility regulations
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive
technology, etc., when appropriate
Prepare and present material for program classes according to curriculum
guidelines
Design, write, administer, and grade exams, quizzes, and other forms of
student evaluation
Motivate students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of
attendance and retention
Receive positive and acceptable student feedback in evaluations
Keep accurate attendance records in two forms, a daily sign-in sheet for
participants and a classroom record
Meet deadlines for required paperwork
Exhibit professional courtesy in dealing with program participants,
colleagues, and team members, and corrections staff
Show enthusiasm to teach, understand and apply current best practices in
classroom techniques and materials
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
Work with corrections program staff to maintain safety in the classroom
Maintain accurate student records
Enter student attendance into Self-Service daily
Adhere to all facility rules, regulations, and security protocols
Monitor and control the use of potentially hazardous tools and ingredients
Report any incidents, safety concerns, or behavioral issues promptly to
appropriate personnel
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College
complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations
regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against
and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any
person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds
of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political
affiliation, or disability.
Employer
Lenoir Community College
Address
P.O. Box 188
Kinston, North Carolina, 28502
Phone
(252) 527-6223
Website
https:// www. lenoircc.edu
