Culinary Club Coordinator | Youth Power

Vail Valley Foundation; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vail Valley Foundation seeks a Culinary Club Coordinator to design, plan, and implement an engaging afterschool culinary program across four middle schools in Eagle County. You will guide hands-on cooking activities, introduce diverse cuisines, and connect lessons to math, science, literacy, and history.

You will maintain safety, communicate with staff and families, manage supplies and expenses, and foster teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience designing afterschool or school-age programs.
• Ability to connect cooking activities to math, science, literacy, and history.
• Strong communication with students, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a four-school culinary curriculum.
• Lead weekly hands-on cooking and baking activities.
• Plan diverse, culturally rich meals and nutrition-focused lessons.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation practices at all times.
• Coordinate with school staff and manage supplies and equipment.
• Track expenses and report operations to upper management.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving among students.

Skills

Curriculum design

Cooking & baking

Student engagement

Bilingual - Spanish/English

Job description

The Culinary Club Coordinator will design, plan, and implement an engaging culinary afterschool program across four middle schools in Eagle County. This program aims to inspire a love for cooking, develop culinary skills, and foster an appreciation for div erse foods and cultural traditions.

Each week, the coordinator will guide a group of students through hands – on cooking and baking activities, introducing them to new cuisines and cultures. Lessons will include developmentally appropriate activities that incorporate academic connections, such as math, science, literacy, history, and other educational topics.

• 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.