Hands-On Cooking Instructor for Kids & Teens

Concorde Education; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Education seeks an independent Cooking Instructor to deliver hands-on culinary lessons at partner schools and community sites in San Francisco. You will lead safe, structured classes for students across elementary to high school, adapting activities to facilities and age levels while fostering confidence and teamwork.

Assignments typically consist of one class per week, each about one instructional hour, with programs running for roughly 10 weeks and opportunities throughout the school

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits completed or an Associate degree (completed or in progress).
• Experience in cooking, baking, culinary arts, food preparation, or a related field.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, after-school programs, tutoring, coaching, or similar settings.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on cooking lessons using structured lesson plans.
• Create a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow all 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.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

60 college credits / Associate degree

Job description

Concorde Education seeks an independent Cooking Instructor to deliver hands-on culinary lessons at partner schools and community sites in San Francisco. You will lead safe, structured classes for students across elementary to high school, adapting activities to facilities and age levels while fostering confidence and teamwork.

Assignments typically consist of one class per week, each about one instructional hour, with programs running for roughly 10 weeks and opportunities throughout the school