Job Description
Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment.
Location: On-site at a partner school or community site; varies by assignment.
Start Date: Rolling openings based on partner schedules.
Position Overview
Join Concorde Education as an enthusiastic Cooking Instructor and inspire students through engaging after-school cooking classes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to teach foundational culinary skills, kitchen safety, and healthy eating habits through practical, age-appropriate cooking activities. Help students build confidence and independence while they learn to work in teams, follow instructions, and apply basic math and science concepts in a real-world setting.
As an instructor, you will ensure all lessons conform to site policies, supervise responsibly, respect allergy guidelines, and adhere to essential food safety practices. You will guide students through a 10-week course, adjusting the pacing as needed based on student progress and logistical constraints.
What You Will Teach
Throughout the classes, students will master core cooking techniques and kitchen routines, including:
• Safe handling of kitchen tools
• Measuring and following recipes
• Basic food preparation
• Simple cooking methods
Depending on available facilities, activities may include no-cook recipes or limited stove/oven cooking with appropriate supervision. Key instructional elements will focus on hygiene, sanitation, nutrition basics, and responsible kitchen behavior.
Major Topics Can Include
• Kitchen routines and sanitation practices
• Food safety fundamentals
• Safe tool usage for age-appropriate skills
• Measuring and recipe comprehension
• Basic preparation skills
• Introductory cooking methods
• Nutrition principles
• Exploration of cultural foods
• Budget-conscious cooking techniques
• Teamwork and collaboration in the kitchen
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver an engaging 10-session course focused on clear learning objectives
• Strictly adhere to safety routines and site policies
• Adapt recipes and activities to fit available resources and student abilities
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Maintain professional communication with site staff and program contacts
• Coordinate ingredient safety processes and manage student safety protocols
• Encourage students to document their learning experiences through reflections and recipe notes
Qualifications (Required)
• Minimum of 60 college credits or an Associate degree in progress/completed
• Demonstrated cooking experience and comfort teaching culinary skills
• Experience working with children or youth in structured environments
• Strong facilitation skills and effective communication abilities
• Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor
• Ability to implement food safety practices in an organized learning environment