Cooking Instructor I

HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOC•Highlands Ranch, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing a variety of operational and instructional duties related to Youth and Adult Cooking classes within the Art and Education Programs at the HRCA Rec Center at Southridge. Key responsibilities include planning and preparing innovative and challenging class curriculum, managing cooking supplies, ensuring strict adherence to kitchen policies and safety standards, and collaborating with the Arts Enrichment Coordinator on future class and workshop development. The instructor will also be responsible for conducting birthday parties, including their setup and cleanup.

Requirements

Proficiency in creating and facilitating cooking projects from diverse recipes.
Some experience in youth programming.
Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written formats with staff and members.
Ability to understand and interpret rules and regulations which govern the HRCA membership.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers and HRCA membership.
Must possess or be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Associate degree in Culinary Arts and or Certificates and other related areas from an accredited two-year college or culinary school.

Nice To Haves

Two years in youth programming or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructs classes within the cooking area for Youth and adult cooking classes.
Plans and prepares innovative and challenging class curriculum for children in the area of cooking and kitchen safety.
Responsible for keeping an inventory of supplies designated for cooking classes and providing a supply list to the Arts Enrichment Coordinator when necessary.
Ensure the Kitchen policies are followed, and safety is the highest priority in the kitchen.
Responsible for working with the Arts Enrichment Coordinator in creative planning of future cooking classes and workshops for youth.
Conducts birthday parties including set up and clean up.
Performs additional related duties as assigned and required.