Culinary Enrichment Instructor Opportunities
About The Position
Concorde Education is identifying culinary professionals, educators, and experienced cooking enthusiasts to lead future Cooking and Culinary Arts enrichment programs as independent contractors. Programs are delivered in person at participating schools and community-based locations and serve K–12 students, with grade levels varying by program. Instructors guide students through age-appropriate, hands-on activities that develop practical kitchen skills while exploring food, nutrition, creativity, and culinary traditions. Depending on the assignment, topics may include cooking and baking fundamentals, kitchen organization and safety, following recipes, measuring and preparing ingredients, using kitchen tools safely, food preparation methods, nutrition, meal planning, food waste awareness, and shared kitchen responsibilities. Most opportunities involve approximately one instructional session per week, generally lasting about one hour, and individual programs commonly run for approximately 8–10 weeks. Assignments are offered throughout the school year as they become available through school and community partnerships. Schedules, student age groups, facilities, and program content vary by assignment.
Requirements
- At least 60 completed college credits, or an Associate degree completed or currently in progress.
- Relevant cooking, baking, culinary, food-service, or food-preparation experience.
- 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.
- 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 to student age and 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
