Culinary Instructor

Do you love working with children? Do you love to cook? We are currently seeking dynamic MOBILE cooking and baking instructors who enjoy working with kids and have the heart of a teacher to teach our After-School and Summer Culinary Arts programs. Current openings are listed below.

CookLearnGrow is a mobile professional children’s food literacy and cooking program that provides a high-quality curriculum and hands-on instruction. Our program helps students build self-confidence, reinforce academic skills, develop healthy lifestyle habits, and have a whole lot of fun! 

Schedule:

• After-school shifts are Monday–Friday, typically 2:00–5:00 PM, for 6+ weeks each semester.

This position involves teaching real cooking and pastry techniques, including knife skills, working with dough, cracking eggs, using stovetops and ovens, measuring, mixing, and more. The role requires attention to detail, a high level of responsibility, and the ability to think ahead. Organization and time management are key to success.

This is a mobile position, meaning instructors travel to various schools and facilities. We provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and curriculum. We operate in busy cities where traffic must be factored into scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Travel to surrounding communities to teach hands-on cooking and/or pastry classes to K–8 students
• Prepare for lessons, including grocery shopping, setup, and cleanup
• Follow CookLearnGrow training, curriculum, and guidelines
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Attend CookLearnGrow trainings and meetings

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Strong cooking skills
• Classroom management experience
• Passion for teaching children about food
• Strong ability to engage children and/or adults
• Professional appearance (tattoos must be covered; no facial piercings other than ears; minimal nails)
• Highly responsible with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional demeanor and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with time and space constraints

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required
• Degree in Culinary Arts, Education, Nutrition, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Minimum of 6 months of experience teaching or leading children preferred

Tools & Equipment

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license