Culinary Arts Mentor (K-12) — Independent Contractor

Concorde Education, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Education, LLC is seeking qualified culinary instructors to lead independent contractor instructional assignments in K-12 settings.

Most opportunities involve approximately one instructional session per week, with sessions generally lasting about one hour. Individual programs commonly run for approximately 8–10 weeks. Assignments are offered throughout the school year as programs become available through Concorde Education's school and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• At least 60 completed college credits or an Associate degree completed or currently in progress.
• Relevant cooking, baking, culinary, food-service, or food-preparation experience.
• Previous experience working with children or teenagers in an educational, recreational, camp, coaching, tutoring, or enrichment environment.
• Strong communication and group-management skills.
• The ability to supervise hands-on activities safely and effectively.
• A dependable, organized, and professional approach to instructional assignments.

Responsibilities

• Selected instructors may be responsible for leading interactive culinary activities using provided or approved program materials; supervising students during hands-on food preparation; maintaining an organized and supportive instructional environment; and adjusting activities based on student age, experience, facilities, and available equipment.
• Instructors are also expected to follow applicable school procedures, allergy guidelines, and food-safety requirements; communicate professionally with program contacts; maintain attendance records; and complete required assignment documentation.

Skills

60 credits or associate degree

Cooking experience

Child/teen education experience

Strong communication

Group-management skills

Supervision of hands-on activities

Organized and professional

Education

60 college credits or Associate degree

Job description

Concorde Education, LLC is seeking qualified culinary instructors to lead independent contractor instructional assignments in K-12 settings.

Most opportunities involve approximately one instructional session per week, with sessions generally lasting about one hour. Individual programs commonly run for approximately 8–10 weeks. Assignments are offered throughout the school year as programs become available through Concorde Education's school and community partnerships.