Culinary Employment Skills InstructorPosition Purpose
The Culinary Employment Skills Instructor is responsible for building and operating a high-quality food service learning program and environment where individuals, supported by Jobs Unlimited, develop vocational, employment, and life skills through meaningful participation in food preparation, customer service, and daily kitchen operations.
The Instructor balances operational excellence with individualized and group teaching, ensuring clients gain the skills, confidence, and independence necessary to progress toward greater workplace participation and community inclusion.
Primary Responsibilities1. Culinary Operations
· Plan, prepare, and serve quality food products.
· Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
· Assist with inventory management, ordering, stock rotation, and waste reduction.
· Ensure a welcoming customer experience.
· Maintain an organized, efficient kitchen.
· Assist in designing culinary program growth.
2. Client Instruction & Skill Development
· Teach food preparation, customer service, workplace communication, and employability skills.
· Break tasks into achievable learning steps using structured teaching methods.
· Promote increasing independence through coaching and gradual reduction of support.
· Adapt instruction to individual learning styles and abilities.
· Celebrate progress while maintaining meaningful expectations.
3. Client Support & Program Development
· Contribute to Client Support Plans (CSPs).
· Document client progress and identify new learning opportunities.
· Participate in Support Network Meetings.
· Collaborate with families, supervisors, and community partners.
4. Leadership & Workplace Culture
· Model professionalism, respect, and inclusion.
· Foster a positive, client and communication-first workplace culture.
· Mentor clients while maintaining dignity and high expectations.
· Support continuous improvement within the Food Services program.
5. Safety & Compliance
· Follow all organizational policies and food safety regulations.
· Promote safe equipment use and safe work practices.
· Identify and manage operational risks.
Qualifications
· Proven leadership.
· Food service or culinary experience (5 to 10 years minimum).
· Food Safety certification.
· Experience teaching, mentoring, supervising, or coaching others is considered an asset.
· Strong organizational and communication skills.
· Ability to balance operational productivity with individualized learning.
· Commitment to the mission and values of Jobs Unlimited.
· Overall awesomeness
Ideal Candidate
· Passionate about teaching through meaningful work.
· Patient, adaptable, and encouraging.
· Sees potential in every individual.
· Believes quality work and skill development go hand in hand.
· Committed to continuous learning and collaboration.
· Great chef AND a great human being!
Measuring Success
Success in this role is measured not only by the quality of the food we prepare, but by the confidence we build, the skills we teach, and the opportunities we create for the individuals we support. Every recipe prepared, every customer served, and every task completed is another opportunity for someone to learn, grow, and move toward greater independence.
Join Our Team
At Jobs Unlimited, we support individuals with intellectual disabilities in developing the skills, confidence, and independence to build meaningful lives through employment and community participation. We are looking for someone who sees ability before disability – someone who believes that patience, encouragement, and high expectations can change a person's future.
If this sounds like you, please forward your résumé and cover letter, before the closing date of August 3rd, 2026 to: [email protected].
Come help us create more than meals – help us create opportunities.
Work – Connect – Grow
Experience:
- Food Service or Culinary: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
