Cooking Instructor (Part Time, After School, In-Person)

Position Overview

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Cooking Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students. This course introduces learners to foundational culinary skills, kitchen safety, and healthy food habits through hands-on, age-appropriate cooking activities. Students build confidence and independence while practicing teamwork, following directions, and applying basic math and science concepts in a real-world context.

What You Will Teach

All instruction must align to site policies, supervision expectations, allergy awareness requirements, and appropriate food safety practices. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.

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

Major Topics Can Include

• Kitchen routines, hygiene, and sanitation (handwashing, surfaces, cross-contamination awareness)
• Food safety basics (temperature awareness, storage, spoilage, allergen awareness per site rules)
• Safe tool use (age-appropriate knife skills, peelers, graters, mixing tools)
• Measuring and recipe reading (fractions, conversions, sequencing steps)
• Foundational prep skills (washing produce, chopping, mixing, seasoning, texture)
• Basic cooking methods (no-cook, stovetop, baking, as approved and feasible)
• Nutrition fundamentals (balanced plate, ingredients, sugar/sodium awareness, mindful choices)
• Cultural food exploration and respectful discussion of traditions
• Budget-friendly cooking concepts (planning, shopping lists, reducing waste)
• Teamwork in the kitchen (roles, timing, clean-up systems)

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
• Demonstrated cooking experience and comfort teaching foundational culinary skills
• Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth programs)
• Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort managing hands-on activities
• Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow site policies and program boundaries
• Ability to implement food safety practices and maintain an organized, safety-first learning environment