Lil' Chef Culinary Instructor

Raritan Bay Area YMCA; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Discount on YMCA programs and merchandise

Supportive community environment

Job summary

Raritan Bay Area YMCA is looking for a Lil’ Chef Culinary Instructor to teach youth culinary classes in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. This part-time role involves planning fun cooking activities, ensuring kitchen safety, and fostering creativity and nutrition awareness among children. The instructor will work in a supportive community, enjoy Paid Sick Leave, and receive discounts on YMCA programs. Applicants must be at least 18, experienced with youth, and knowledgeable about cooking basics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Experience working with children in a culinary or educational setting.
• Ability to promote nutrition awareness in a fun learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging, age-appropriate cooking activities.
• Promote safe kitchen practices.
• Communicate effectively with children and parents.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Knowledge of basic cooking and nutrition

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Description

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is seeking a Lil’ Chef Culinary Instructor to teach youth culinary classes in a fun, safe, and structured learning environment. Classes are held on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in scheduled sessions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing YMCA located just five miles west of New York City in the waterfront city of Perth Amboy. Since 1912, the Raritan Bay Area YMCA has proudly served the evolving needs of our community. Today, we support more than 6,000 members in the Raritan Bay area through programs and initiatives focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility

Role Summary

The Lil’ Chef Culinary Instructor will teach children the joys of cooking in fun, hands-on classes that encourage curiosity, nutrition awareness, and creativity while maintaining a safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging, age-appropriate cooking activities
• Promote safe kitchen practices
• Communicate effectively with children and parents

Benefits You’ll Love

• Inspire healthy habits in a supportive community
• Consistent, part-time schedule with set weekly classes
• Paid Sick Leave
• Discount on YMCA programs and merchandise
• Work in a mission-driven environment

Mission & Values

The Lil’ Chef Culinary Instructor also supports and promotes the YMCA’s mission by embodying the core values of Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, Respect, and Faith, while demonstrating cause-driven leadership through the YMCA Leadership Competencies: Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness, and Personal Growth.

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Experience working with youth
• Knowledge of basic cooking and nutrition
• CPR/AED certified or willing to obtain