Culinary Club Coordinator | Youth Power

Vail Valley Foundation; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $25–$35

20-25 hours per week

Sick time accrual

Job summary

Vail Valley Foundation seeks a dedicated program coordinator to develop curriculum, plan weekly meals, and lead cooking lessons for middle school students. The role integrates math, science, literacy, and history into cooking activities while ensuring safety and respectful environments.

Strong organization and Spanish/English communication are preferred, with background checks required and ability to drive a 15-passenger van.

Qualifications

• Experience with middle school aged children or a background in education.
• Conversational in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Highly organized and able to balance schedules across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum for middle school students.
• Plan and prepare weekly meals with ingredients for each site.
• Lead cooking lessons and teach new culinary skills.
• Integrate Math, Science, Literacy, History into cooking activities.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation practices are followed.
• Communicate with school staff and families about activities and student progress.
• Manage program supplies and equipment for each session/site.
• Encourage teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Submit and track expenses.
• Attend and assist in setup/breakdown at events.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment.
• Report program operations to upper management.
• Build connections with students and school staff.

Skills

Organized

Culinary arts

Problem-solving

Youth experience

Public school knowledge

Independent decisions

Teamwork

Mentoring

Adaptability

Learner motivation

Education

Background in education

Job description

• Develop and implement curriculum that aligns with the culinary interests and skill levels of middle school students.
• Plan and prepare weekly meals (including all ingredients for each site), ensuring the inclusion of diverse cuisines and healthy eating habits.
• Lead cooking lessons by implementing new culinary skills and techniques.
• Integrate Math, Science, Literacy, History, and other educational topics relevant to cooking.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation practices are followed.
• Communicate with school staff and families about special activities, student progress, and any special events.
• Manage program supplies and equipment for each session and each site.
• Encourage teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Submit and track expenses.
• Attendance and assistance in set up/break down at work and school related events.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment in all situations.
• Report program operations to upper management.
• Build connections with students and school staff.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Experience with middle school aged children and/or a background in education.
• Conversational in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

Benefits & Compensation

• Develop and implement curriculum that aligns with the culinary interests and skill levels of middle school students.
• Plan and prepare weekly meals (including all ingredients for each site), ensuring the inclusion of diverse cuisines and healthy eating habits.
• Lead cooking lessons by implementing new culinary skills and techniques.
• Integrate Math, Science, Literacy, History, and other educational topics relevant to cooking.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation practices are followed.
• Communicate with school staff and families about special activities, student progress, and any special events.
• Manage program supplies and equipment for each session and each site.
• Encourage teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Submit and track expenses.
• Attendance and assistance in set up/break down at work and school related events.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment in all situations.
• Report program operations to upper management.
• Build connections with students and school staff.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Experience with middle school aged children and/or a background in education.
• Conversational in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Other duties as assigned.

A Successful Candidate Should Possess

• Highly organized, and able to balance the schedules and needs of multiple school sites.
• Experience in the culinary arts.
• Strong problem-solving skills, while being able to adapt and be creative when changes occur.
• Knowledge of public school and OST (out of school time) systems.
• Familiarity with grades 6-8 learning and development stages.
• Work experience with youth and/or nonprofits.
• Previous experience working and excelling in a fast paced, multi-level, project-based environment with emphasis on timelines, quality, and delivery.
• Capable of remaining focused and calm under stressful situations.
• Proven ability to make critical decisions independently and with little supervision.
• Team approach and willingness to assist others when called upon.
• A strengths-based approach to youth and families.
• Passion for inspiring young learners.
• $25.00-$35.00 per hour based on experience
• 20-25 hours per week
• Accrue designated sick time at a rate of one (1) hour of sick time for every thirty (30) hours worked