Cooking Instructor Opportunities

POTENTIAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

Program: Cooking & Culinary Arts Enrichment

Teaching Mode: In-person instruction at partner schools and community sites

Grade Levels: Elementary, Middle, and High School (varies by assignment)

Assignment Scope:

Typically one class per week

Approximately one instructional hour per session

Programs generally run for about 10 weeks

Opportunities available throughout the school year based on school partnerships

Position Overview

Concorde Education partners with schools to provide engaging enrichment programs that help students develop practical life skills through hands-on learning.

Cooking Instructors lead structured, interactive classes that introduce students to culinary fundamentals while building confidence, creativity, teamwork, and independence. Lessons emphasize safe kitchen practices, healthy food habits, and age-appropriate cooking techniques in a fun, supportive learning environment.

Assignments vary by school based on student age, available facilities, and program goals.

Example Program Topics

Assignments may include instruction in areas such as:

Kitchen safety and sanitation

Food safety and allergen awareness

Measuring ingredients and following recipes

Basic food preparation techniques

Age-appropriate knife skills and kitchen tool safety

Mixing, baking, stovetop, and no-cook recipes

Healthy eating and nutrition fundamentals

Cultural and international cuisine exploration

Meal planning and reducing food waste

Teamwork, organization, and kitchen responsibilities

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, hands-on cooking lessons using structured lesson plans.

Create a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment.

Follow all school safety procedures, food safety standards, and allergy protocols.

Adapt instruction to student age, experience level, and available kitchen equipment.

Encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence while developing practical cooking skills.

Maintain professional communication with school staff and Concorde Education.

Track attendance and complete required program documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 60 college credits completed or an Associate degree (completed or in progress)

Experience in cooking, baking, culinary arts, food preparation, or a related field

Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, after-school programs, tutoring, coaching, or similar settings

Strong classroom management and communication skills

Professional, dependable, and organized

Ability to maintain a safe, structured learning environment while supervising hands-on activities

Preferred Qualifications

Culinary education or professional kitchen experience

Teaching or youth enrichment experience

Food safety certification (such as ServSafe)

Passion for teaching practical life skills through experiential learning