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

• Foundational cooking techniques and kitchen routines, such as safe tool handling, measuring and following recipes, basic food prep, and simple cooking methods.
• Maintain strict adherence to kitchen safety routines, sanitation expectations, and site policies.
• Implement age-appropriate recipes and adapt activities to available equipment and student needs.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment and model respectful collaboration.
• Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking.
• Cooking budget-friendly concepts, planning, shopping lists, and reducing waste.
• Support students in documenting learning through reflections, recipe notes, or a final showcase artifact.

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.

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.