Culinary Arts Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Gig Harbor (WA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 virtual streaming membership

Flexible scheduling around school and

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Wellness program

LifeMart employee discount center

Professional training, education, and

20% discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a part-time Culinary Arts Instructor at the XXX Family YMCA in Gig Harbor to provide leadership, instruction and motivation for culinary arts classes, creating a quality experience for students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

The role involves curriculum development, lesson planning, member communication, and marketing ideas as the program grows.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks.
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other required trainings.
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• 5+ years of formal culinary arts training or comparable experience.
• 1-2 years of experience as a culinary arts teacher or teaching assistant preferred.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans reflecting age and ability levels.
• Able to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Able to obtain and maintain a WA State Department of Health Food Handler Card.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate sound culinary techniques and principles to program participants.
• Create class lesson plans within the allotted budgeted hours with a natural progression aligned to ages and abilities.
• Attend and contribute to YMCA events as assigned.
• Communicate program information and student progress to youth/arts director and members.
• Attend training and meetings as required by the center and association culinary art staff.
• Assist the youth/arts director in reaching campaign goals by sharing the Y story and supporting events.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom and store supplies after each class.

Skills

Background checks

Diversity & inclusion

Training compliance

Age 18+

Culinary arts training/experience

Teaching experience

Lesson planning

CPR/First Aid/AED

Food Handler Card

Job description

Wage: $ 17.13 to $19.77 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: XXX Family YMCA, XXX, WA

As a Culinary Arts Instructor, you will be responsible for providing direct leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants in culinary arts classes, creating a quality experience for students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

As the program is in its beginning stages of growth and development, the Culinary Arts Instructor will need to be creative and willing to help with ideas for new and innovative culinary classes, curriculum building, lesson plan preparation, member communication, and marketing.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• 5+ years of formal culinary arts training or comparable experience.
• 1-2 years of experience as a culinary arts teacher and/or teaching assistant preferred.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• Possess the knowledge and skills to teach preschool and beginning-level culinary arts classes.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that reflect appropriate level, ability, and classroom management.
• Able to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Able to obtain and maintain a WA State Department of Health Food Handler Card.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate sound culinary techniques and principles to program participants.
• Create class lesson plans within the allotted budgeted hours with a natural progression that relates to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught, as well as reflect YMCA curricula and YMCA core values.
• Attend and contribute to YMCA events as assigned.
• Effectively communicate program information and student progress to the youth and/or arts director and members at each session.
• Attend center and association culinary art staff training and meetings as required.
• Assist the youth and/or arts director in reaching campaign goals by telling the Y story, making personal asks, and supporting center events.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment by thoroughly cleaning program areas and properly storing all supplies after each class.

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• VSP Vision Plan

At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life.

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

Location(s)

10550 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor , Washington 98332 , United States

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