Conservatory Teacher – Culinary Arts & Hospitality at Orange County School of the Arts
About the Employer
MISSION STATEMENT We provide an unparalleled arts and academic education in a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment to a diverse student body passionate about the arts, preparing them to reach their highest potential. CORE VALUES • Student growth and education come first. • Commitment to excellence, innovation, professionalism, and integrity. • Commitment to fostering a nurturing environment of creativity, respect, and collaboration. • Commitment to life-long artistic and scholarly development.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of the Conservatory and the Dean of Arts, Conservatory Teachers plan, develop, organize, and implement a comprehensive educational program for students in the skills of their specified art discipline, create a supportive and flexible learning environment to nurture each student’s personal growth, and collaborate with colleagues to reflect on and refine instructional practice. Open teaching positions: FOOD & BEVERAGE = 45 contact hrs. (on avg.) High School (10th & 11th grade) Tuesday, block 8 & 9 - Spring The Food & Beverage course provides comprehensive training in restaurant operations, hospitality management, and culinary service, focusing on menu planning, safety, cost control, and guest service excellence. Students gain practical skills in beverage management and industry-relevant technology for roles in hotels, restaurants, and catering. NUTRITION & SPECIAL DIETS = 45 contact hrs. (on avg.) High School (10th & 11th grade) Tuesday, block 8 & 9 - Spring Students will learn about nutrition and diet in a variety of settings, enabling them to evaluate the relationships among food, technology, nutritional status, and quality of life. The major emphasis is on exploring food-related issues through a range of practical experiences. Students will be able to make informed and appropriate choices with regard to food and nutrition within sports nutrition, weight management, and nutrition to support immunity, celiac disease, vegetarian and vegan diets, food intolerances and allergies, Paleo diet, fundamental Keto diet, convalescent and geriatric nutrition, diabetic diets, and meal planning. They will learn the necessary skills to critique and effectively communicate nutrition information. This course will provide an introduction to continuing study options in the health professions of dietetics & nutrition, as well as in food service, research, public health, & pathways to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
Requirements / Qualifications
To apply, please submit your resume and a letter of introduction to: Chef Daniel Mattos, Director of Culinary Arts & Hospitality, at Daniel.Mattos@ocsarts.net
Requirements / Qualifications
To apply, please submit your resume and a letter of introduction to: Chef Daniel Mattos, Director of Culinary Arts & Hospitality, at Daniel.Mattos@ocsarts.net
Comments and Other Information
No credential is necessary at the time of applying. However, the selected candidate will be required to obtain a Preliminary Career Technical Education (CTE) credential during the onboarding process and before the start of their assignment and a Clear CTE credential within three years.
Comments and Other Information
No credential is necessary at the time of applying. However, the selected candidate will be required to obtain a Preliminary Career Technical Education (CTE) credential during the onboarding process and before the start of their assignment and a Clear CTE credential within three years.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/9/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$53.28 - $83.72 Per Hour
$53.28 - $83.72 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Based upon a ten-step salary schedule.
Length of Work Year
up to 129 days
Employment Type
Part Time