Culinary Instructor: Hands-On School Enrichment

Concorde Education; Whitman Park (NJ); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Education partners with schools to provide engaging enrichment programs that help students develop practical life skills through hands-on learning. Cooking instructors lead structured, interactive classes that introduce students to culinary fundamentals while building confidence, creativity, teamwork, and independence.

Assignments vary by school and may include kitchen safety, measuring ingredients, basic cooking techniques, and nutrition fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Must have classroom management and strong communication with students, staff, and families.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, or after-school programs.
• Ability to supervise hands-on activities safely in kitchen settings.
• Professional, dependable, and organized with reliable attendance and documentation.
• Comfort adapting instruction to age and equipment variations.
• Background in cooking, baking, culinary arts, or related field preferred.
• ServSafe or similar food-safety interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on cooking lessons using structured lesson plans.
• Create a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school safety procedures, food safety standards, and allergy protocols.
• Adapt instruction to student age, experience level, and available kitchen equipment.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence while developing practical cooking skills.
• Maintain professional communication with school staff and Concorde Education.
• Track attendance and complete required program documentation.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Experience with children

Organized

Education

60 college credits / Associate degree

Job description

Concorde Education partners with schools to provide engaging enrichment programs that help students develop practical life skills through hands-on learning. Cooking instructors lead structured, interactive classes that introduce students to culinary fundamentals while building confidence, creativity, teamwork, and independence.

Assignments vary by school and may include kitchen safety, measuring ingredients, basic cooking techniques, and nutrition fundamentals.