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**Lead Chef Instructor - CulinaryLab, Orange County, CA**
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**Lead Chef Instructor:** Full-Time
*$60-$70K annually
Benefits and Generous PTO!
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**About CulinaryLab**
CulinaryLab has reinvented culinary education to match up with the modern-day food industry. Founded in 2016, we are a fast-growing company with a start-up atmosphere. Our team consists of 30+ employees with a leadership team of five, all passionate about education and the culinary industry. Current and former students speak highly of our Professional and Home Cook programs - we have high ratings on Yelp, Google, and Facebook.
**Overview**
We have a position open for a Lead Chef Instructor to teach both culinary students and home cooks at either our North Tustin or Santa Ana locations. The position is full-time, and we anticipate the Lead Chef Instructor to work approximately 40-50 hours per week, depending on class schedule and private events. We are looking for a chef that will help us with programming development and expand our quickly growing business.
At CulinaryLab, we hire chefs with solid experience who have a passion for teaching. We are looking for a patient "people person" with relevant experience and strong leadership skills. Serious cooking chops and professional kitchen experience are a must.
**Qualifications**
* Minimum 8 years of professional kitchen experience
* Minimum 3 years in the role of Chef de Cuisine or higher
* Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in a classroom setting
**Responsibilities**
* Teach hands-on cooking classes for home cooks, culinary students, and corporate event clients
* Develop curriculum for classes using a variety of apps and programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and online resources
* Curriculum development
* Tutorial video creation
* Assisting with various administrative tasks for the Director of Education
**Salary**
* $60K-70k per year, based on experience, plus benefits
**Benefits**
* 12 paid and 80 hours of PTO
* 5-day work weeks
* Medical and dental insurance
**Schedule**
* 40-50 hours per week, depending on need
* 5-day work weeks
* Schedule will vary; CulinaryLab offers classes seven days per week
We are CulinaryLab a LAB where we geek out over our mutual love of cooking and food, while showing students how to make their wildest culinary dreams come true. Founded in 2016 in the heart of Orange Countys food scene, we are a fast-growing company (30 employees) that has reinvented culinary education to match the modern-day food industry.
Through our contemporary hands-on approach to teaching, small class sizes (led by top-notch chef instructors), and immersive apprenticeships, we prepare students for successful careers in the culinary industry.
CulinaryLab could be right for you if:
* You enjoy having resources for growth and educational enrichment.
* You prefer a casual work atmosphere (no corporate stuffiness) where happiness is appreciated as much as hard work.
* You love working in a collaborative, team-first environment.
* You want to have a big impact on helping others realize their dreams.
* You like expressing your creativity and want the freedom to pursue new ideas.
* You welcome learning from others.
* You appreciate job flexibility (i.e., ample time off)
**NOTE:** Joining CulinaryLab means becoming a member of a close and supportive family. How you fit in our team culture has a big impact when hiring. We look for people who are adaptable with can-do personalities who excel when working in a fun, start-up environment.