Hands-On Cooking Instructor — Seasonal Part-Time

Northbrook Park District; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recreation Benefits

Job summary

Join Northbrook Park District as a Cooking Instructor at Northbrook, IL. This part-time seasonal role involves planning, leading, and delivering cooking classes for diverse ages and skill levels while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

The schedule includes Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 PM and Saturdays 9:45-11:00 AM, with additional teaching opportunities available. Requires basic culinary background and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Culinary Arts degree or related certification preferred.
• Two years of experience teaching/leading group activities in an educational, recreational or childcare setting; proven ability in cooking.

Responsibilities

• Develops class materials, including a calendar and syllabus with curriculum, activities and goals.
• Determines supplies needed and maintains inventory.
• Establishes procedures and communicates them to staff and participants.
• Acts as liaison between participants, parents and the Recreation Supervisor.
• Supervises drop-off and pick-up following guidelines.
• Enforces food handling and kitchen safety protocols.
• Maintains a clean, organized teaching space and sanitizes surfaces after each class.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings; performs related duties.

Skills

Cooking instruction

Group activity leadership

Food safety protocols

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts degree or related certification

Job description

Join Northbrook Park District as a Cooking Instructor at Northbrook, IL. This part-time seasonal role involves planning, leading, and delivering cooking classes for diverse ages and skill levels while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

The schedule includes Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 PM and Saturdays 9:45-11:00 AM, with additional teaching opportunities available. Requires basic culinary background and strong communication skills.