Culinary Enrichment Instructor Opportunities
About The Position
Concorde Education is identifying culinary professionals, educators, and experienced cooking enthusiasts who may be interested in leading future Cooking and Culinary Arts programs for schools and community organizations as independent contractors. Programs offer K–12 students hands-on opportunities to learn practical kitchen skills while exploring food, nutrition, creativity, and culinary traditions. Instructors lead age-appropriate activities intended to make cooking approachable, educational, and fun. Assignment availability, schedules, student age groups, facilities, and program content vary by school. Most opportunities involve approximately one instructional session per week, generally lasting about one hour, with individual programs commonly running for approximately 8–10 weeks. Assignments are offered throughout the school year as programs become available through Concorde Education's school and community partnerships. Instruction takes place in person at participating schools and community-based locations.
Requirements
- Have at least 60 completed college credits or an Associate degree completed or currently in progress.
- Have relevant cooking, baking, culinary, food-service, or food-preparation experience.
- Have previous experience working with children or teenagers in an educational, recreational, camp, coaching, tutoring, or enrichment environment.
- Strong communication and group-management skills.
- Ability to supervise hands-on activities safely and effectively.
- A dependable, organized, and professional approach to instructional assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Professional culinary or restaurant experience.
- Formal culinary training.
- Youth teaching experience.
- Food-safety credentials such as ServSafe.
Responsibilities
- Lead interactive culinary activities using provided or approved program materials.
- Supervise students during hands-on food preparation.
- Maintain an organized and supportive instructional environment.
- Adjust activities based on student age, experience, facilities, and available equipment.
- Follow applicable school procedures, allergy guidelines, and food-safety requirements.
- Communicate professionally with program contacts.
- Maintain attendance records and complete required assignment documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
