Culinary Instructor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Culinary Instructor jobs can qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship when the role requires a degree in culinary arts, food science, or a related field. Institutions filing a Labor Condition Application must meet DOL prevailing wage standards, and program directors at culinary schools and community colleges are the most active sponsors.
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All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.
Organization: SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Agency Contact Name and Information: Kimberly Basil; human.resources@osdb.oh.gov
Work Location:
500 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43214
United States
Compensation: In accordance with OEA/ODBES teacher scale
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 3:30pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OEA Scope
Primary Job Skill: Education
Who We Are
The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD) is one of the oldest continuously open public deaf schools in the United States. We welcome approximately 150 Deaf and hard of hearing students to campus each year from around Ohio. We use Expanded Common Core in our classrooms and offer students opportunities to learn and grow socially and emotionally in a safe environment through extra-curricular activities.
The Culinary Instructor is responsible for maintaining licensure in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and relevant industry and curriculum requirements to support the culinary arts program in the hospitality pathway. They are responsible for instructional planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning through approved curriculum, and industry and state approved assessments. The instructor will develop and implement curriculum that provides students with both classroom instruction and hands-on training in culinary techniques, food preparation, baking, nutrition, food safety and sanitation, kitchen operations, and food service management. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and organized commercial kitchen environment, supervising students during food preparation and service, managing kitchen equipment and inventory, ordering supplies, developing recipes and menus, assessing student performance, and maintaining accurate student records. The instructor will also incorporate industry standards and workplace expectations into daily instruction, support students in developing employability and professional skills, coordinate work-based learning opportunities, prepare students for industry-recognized certifications, and collaborate with school staff, families, community, and industry partners to ensure students are developing the technical and academic skills needed for success in post-secondary education and culinary-related careers. While primarily serving the high school CTE pathway, the Culinary Instructor may also be responsible for supporting students in serving as IEP teacher of record and providing supports in CTE pathways for students K-12 and 4Plus.
Additional Information
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at 614-644-5968 or basil@osdb.oh.gov.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.
Why Work for the State of Ohio:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure in Career Technical Workforce Development: Culinary Arts & Food Service Management;
OR - The Ohio School for the Deaf has a strong Grow Your Own program. Applicants will be considered if qualifications indicate a path to licensure for any of the above licenses.
Must possess or obtain ServSafe Manager certification.
Must demonstrate Advanced level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within one year of hire, Intermediate level minimum requirement at hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensure as Intervention Specialist K-12 (Hearing Impaired);
- Workforce, culinary, and hospitality experience;
- Experience serving as a classroom teacher or intervention specialist.
Job Skills
Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
INTRODUCTION
All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.
Organization: SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Agency Contact Name and Information: Kimberly Basil; human.resources@osdb.oh.gov
Work Location:
500 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43214
United States
Compensation: In accordance with OEA/ODBES teacher scale
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 3:30pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OEA Scope
Primary Job Skill: Education
Who We Are
The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD) is one of the oldest continuously open public deaf schools in the United States. We welcome approximately 150 Deaf and hard of hearing students to campus each year from around Ohio. We use Expanded Common Core in our classrooms and offer students opportunities to learn and grow socially and emotionally in a safe environment through extra-curricular activities.
The Culinary Instructor is responsible for maintaining licensure in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and relevant industry and curriculum requirements to support the culinary arts program in the hospitality pathway. They are responsible for instructional planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning through approved curriculum, and industry and state approved assessments. The instructor will develop and implement curriculum that provides students with both classroom instruction and hands-on training in culinary techniques, food preparation, baking, nutrition, food safety and sanitation, kitchen operations, and food service management. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and organized commercial kitchen environment, supervising students during food preparation and service, managing kitchen equipment and inventory, ordering supplies, developing recipes and menus, assessing student performance, and maintaining accurate student records. The instructor will also incorporate industry standards and workplace expectations into daily instruction, support students in developing employability and professional skills, coordinate work-based learning opportunities, prepare students for industry-recognized certifications, and collaborate with school staff, families, community, and industry partners to ensure students are developing the technical and academic skills needed for success in post-secondary education and culinary-related careers. While primarily serving the high school CTE pathway, the Culinary Instructor may also be responsible for supporting students in serving as IEP teacher of record and providing supports in CTE pathways for students K-12 and 4Plus.
Additional Information
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at 614-644-5968 or basil@osdb.oh.gov.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.
Why Work for the State of Ohio:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure in Career Technical Workforce Development: Culinary Arts & Food Service Management;
OR - The Ohio School for the Deaf has a strong Grow Your Own program. Applicants will be considered if qualifications indicate a path to licensure for any of the above licenses.
Must possess or obtain ServSafe Manager certification.
Must demonstrate Advanced level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within one year of hire, Intermediate level minimum requirement at hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensure as Intervention Specialist K-12 (Hearing Impaired);
- Workforce, culinary, and hospitality experience;
- Experience serving as a classroom teacher or intervention specialist.
Job Skills
Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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Frame your credential as a specialty occupation
An H-1B requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A culinary arts or food science degree strengthens your case; a general hospitality degree may require additional documentation to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation definition for instructional roles.
Target accredited culinary programs over restaurants
Degree-granting culinary colleges, community college culinary departments, and vocational schools file LCAs for instructor roles far more routinely than restaurant groups. Focus your search on institutions with active educational programs, not industry employers repurposing kitchen staff titles.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your position before negotiations so you can spot underpaying offers early.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find culinary schools and vocational institutions with verified LCA filing history for instructor roles. Applying to employers with a documented sponsorship track record cuts the risk of pursuing opportunities with no real pathway to status.
Secure a credential evaluation for foreign culinary degrees
If your culinary degree was earned outside the U.S., get a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files the I-129 petition. USCIS reviews degree equivalency closely for specialty occupation petitions, and an unevaluated foreign transcript is a common RFE trigger.
Understand the LCA public access file requirement
Once your employer files your LCA with DOL, they must post a physical or electronic notice at the worksite and maintain a public access file. Confirm with the hiring department that this compliance step is built into their onboarding process, not an afterthought handled post-offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Culinary Instructor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it isn't automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like culinary arts, food science, or culinary education. Instructor positions at accredited degree-granting institutions have a stronger case than roles at non-accredited cooking schools, where the degree requirement is less established.
What visa types are realistic for foreign nationals seeking Culinary Instructor sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary work visa for Culinary Instructor roles that meet the specialty occupation standard. O-1A is an option if you have nationally or internationally recognized achievements in the culinary field. J-1 visa exchange visitor status works for short-term teaching or training programs through a designated sponsor organization, but it isn't employer-sponsored in the traditional sense.
Do community colleges sponsor visas for Culinary Instructor positions?
Yes. Community colleges with active culinary arts programs regularly file H-1B petitions for instructor roles, particularly at cap-exempt institutions classified as higher education institutions, which can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Confirming whether a college qualifies as cap-exempt is a key step before applying, since it removes the lottery uncertainty entirely.
How do I find culinary schools that have sponsored visas before?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for culinary and education roles, so you can target institutions that have already demonstrated a sponsorship pathway rather than starting from scratch with employers who've never navigated the process.
Will a three-year culinary degree from outside the U.S. satisfy USCIS's bachelor's degree requirement?
A three-year foreign culinary degree may be accepted as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, but only if a qualified credential evaluator confirms the equivalency. USCIS does not automatically apply a three-equals-four rule, so submitting a formal evaluation from a NACES-member organization with your I-129 petition is essential. Without it, an RFE is likely.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Culinary Instructor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.