Culinary Arts Instructor

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Inc. is seeking a passionate Culinary Arts Instructor to lead hands-on youth culinary programming at the Teen Center of Excellence in Saint Louis.

The role blends teaching, mentorship, and kitchen management to help young people build culinary skills and confidence. The ideal candidate has culinary experience, teaching or training background, ServSafe certification, and the ability to create engaging, safety-conscious lessons in a teaching kitchen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of culinary, teaching, or training experience.
• Experience working in commercial or teaching kitchens.
• Current ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and data systems).

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on culinary lessons (knife skills, food prep, recipe execution).
• Lead cooking demonstrations and interactive learning experiences.
• Develop and adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
• Organize instructional materials and recipes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully operational teaching kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe).
• Manage inventory, food ordering, and cost control.
• Oversee kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Build positive relationships and mentor youth participants.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage participation and personal development.
• Support field trips, events, and enrichment activities.
• Follow health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Skills

Teaching

Youth mentoring

Communication

Classroom management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; culinary degree or equivalent experience

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Culinary Arts Instructor

20-29 Hour Saint Louis, MO, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1062

Salary: $20.90 Annually

Culinary Arts Instructor

Location: Teen Center of Excellence
Schedule: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Program Management
Reports To: Manager, Career and Workforce Readiness

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Culinary Arts Instructor to lead hands-on culinary programming for youth. This role blends teaching, mentorship, and kitchen management to create a safe, engaging environment where young people build culinary skills and confidence.

The ideal candidate is a skilled culinary professional who enjoys working with youth and can manage a teaching kitchen while delivering high-quality instruction.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Instruction

• Deliver engaging, hands-on culinary lessons (knife skills, food prep, recipe execution)


• Lead cooking demonstrations and interactive learning experiences


• Develop and adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs


• Organize instructional materials and recipes


• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully operational teaching kitchen


• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe)


• Manage inventory, food ordering, and cost control


• Oversee kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance as needed

Youth Engagement

• Build positive relationships and mentor youth participants


• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment


• Encourage participation and personal development


• Support field trips, events, and enrichment activities

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all health, safety, and licensing requirements


• Respond appropriately to incidents and complete required documentation


• Maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; culinary degree or equivalent experience required


• Minimum 3–5 years of culinary, teaching, or training experience


• Experience working in commercial or teaching kitchens


• Current ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)


• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills


• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and data systems)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds


• Comfortable working in varying kitchen temperatures


• Ability to stand and move for extended periods