Culinary Arts Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Bremerton, WA

2h • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Culinary Arts Instructor to
join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and
well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable
organization committed to strengthening community through youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility.  

The Culinary Arts Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction and
motivation for program participants in culinary arts classes, creating a quality
experience for students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty,
respect, responsibility, and caring.

As the program is in its beginning stages of growth and development, the
Culinary Arts Instructor will need to be creative and willing to help with ideas
for new and innovative culinary classes, curriculum building, lesson plan
preparation, member communication, and marketing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• 5+ years of formal culinary arts training or comparable experience.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• Possess the knowledge and skills to teach preschool and beginning-level culinary arts classes.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that reflect appropriate level, ability, and classroom management.
• Able to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Able to obtain and maintain a WA State Department of Health Food Handler Card.
• Able and willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training and other online or in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience as a culinary arts teacher and/or teaching assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate sound culinary techniques and principles to program participants.
• Create class lesson plans within the allotted budgeted hours with a natural progression that relates to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught, as well as reflect YMCA curricula and YMCA core values.
• Attend and contribute to YMCA events as assigned.
• Effectively communicate program information and student progress to the youth and/or arts director and members at each session.
• Attend center and association culinary art staff training and meetings as required.
• Assist the youth and/or arts director in reaching campaign goals by telling the Y story, making personal asks, and supporting center events.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment by thoroughly cleaning program areas and properly storing all supplies after each class.

Benefits

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed