The Menta Education Group Verified
Education, Special Education, Non-profit Organization
School Food Service and Culinary Educator
Machesney Park, ILOnsiteFull Time$39,578–$67,400 /yrPosted 4 days ago
Required skills
- culinary arts
- food preparation
- inventory
- stocking
- cleaning
- maintenance
- curriculum
- instruction
- special education students
- vocational goals
Nice to have
- Associate's Degree
- Food Service-related field
- training
- special needs children
- Nutrition service
- Foodservice supervision
Role summary
The Menta Education Group is seeking a Food Service and Culinary Educator to provide direct instruction and supervision in culinary arts and food preparation. This role involves guiding students in preparing and serving meals, managing food inventory, stocking, and maintaining kitchen equipment. The educator will create a culinary program, including curriculum and instruction, and support students with varying abilities, including special education students, to achieve vocational and behavioral goals and prepare for post-secondary success. Collaboration with clinical staff and the educational team is also a key aspect of this position.
As a Food Service and 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. Minimum Associate's Degree, strongly preferred in Culinary Arts/Food Service-related field
Bachelor's Degree, Preferred
Food Service Safety Manager Certification (FSSMC) license, Required
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, Preferred
Experience in training/coaching/mentoring is ideal
Previous experience working with special needs children preferred
Nutrition service or Foodservice 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 $39,578 to $67,400 annually
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
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: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/ Menta Academy Northwest
At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.
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 or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.
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 or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.
