Culinary Arts Instructor

ymcapkccareers; Washington; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling

Paid sick leave

EAP & wellness programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties seeks a part-time Culinary Arts Instructor for Gordon Family YMCA in Sumner, WA. The role involves leading culinary classes, curriculum development, and promoting YMCA values in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in culinary arts and 1–2 years teaching, with ability to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED. Flexible scheduling supports students and families; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of formal culinary arts training or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of experience as a culinary arts teacher or teaching assistant preferred.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate sound culinary techniques to participants.
• Create lesson plans within budget and align with YMCA curricula and values.
• Attend YMCA events, communicate progress to directors and members.
• Assist in campaign goals by sharing the Y story and events.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom and proper storage after classes.

Skills

Culinary arts

Lesson planning

Teaching experience

Communication

Job description

Position: Culinary Arts Instructor

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: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, 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.

Benefits

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 Voluntary Benefits

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

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