AVTEC Instructor: Culinary Arts; PCN

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a Culinary Arts Instructor located in Seward! No Cover Letter Required! This position is in the Alaska Vocational Technical Teacher's Unit (AVTECTA).

• Responsible for planning, developing, and delivering the Culinary Arts program.
• Maintaining and developing program curriculum.
• Designing, building, and maintaining practical industry‑based labs and kitchen areas.
• Facilitating program advisory board meetings.
• Maintaining student training records.
• Collaborating closely with the current instructor to support consistent, high‑quality instruction.

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) trains Alaskans for work in the trades. Our motto is "start a career in less than a year" and the mission is to deliver flexible, accessible and affordable workforce training that is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and service Alaska's diverse communities. We live by and model the core values of professionalism, respect, accountability, citizenship, and inclusion in all we do.

Benefits include paid leave, retirement and health benefits as a State of Alaska employee, travel opportunities to remote locations, access to AVTEC recreational facilities, and tuition waivers for dependents.

AVTEC is located in Seward, a small and friendly community situated at the head of Resurrection Bay, surrounded by mountains. Amenities such as coffee shops, retail stores, and restaurants are within walking distance. The culture is friendly, flexible, and supportive, providing a healthy work/life balance.

• Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on‑the‑job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
• Food Service: Knowledge of preparing and serving food for consumption.

• Four years of journey‑level trade experience in the applicable field.
• Or: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the applicable field; AND two years of journey‑level trade experience in the applicable field; AND two years of professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs.
• Or:
  An industry recognized professional certification in the applicable field; AND two years of journey‑level trade experience in the applicable field; AND two years professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs.

These positions require expertise in a particular vocational field such as the culinary arts, business or office technology, applied technology, information technology, maritime operations or safety, medical services, construction, or the trades. The required training or experience for each position is unique to the assigned field of instruction.

The State’s online recruitment system requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.

Apply through the Workplace Alaska website or by hardcopy application. Submit required documents before the closing date.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Ayla Broughton, Administrative Operations Manager
Phone:
Email: ayla.broughton