Cooking Teaching Opportunities

Concorde Education; Whitman Park (NJ); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Assignments vary by school and may include kitchen safety, measuring ingredients, basic cooking techniques, and nutrition fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Must have classroom management and strong communication with students, staff, and families.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, or after-school programs.
• Ability to supervise hands-on activities safely in kitchen settings.
• Professional, dependable, and organized with reliable attendance and documentation.
• Comfort adapting instruction to age and equipment variations.
• Background in cooking, baking, culinary arts, or related field preferred.
• ServSafe or similar food-safety interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on cooking lessons using structured lesson plans.
• Create a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow 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.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Experience with children

Organized

Education

60 college credits / Associate degree

Job description

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.