Teen Culinary Instructor - Per Diem & Weekend Classes

cambridgeschoolofculinaryarts; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

CSCA is seeking a passionate Teen Recreational Chef Instructor to teach in our Teen Recreational Program. This is a per‑diem, part‑time role with weekend mornings and school holiday sessions, in Greater Boston.

You’ll lead hands‑on cooking classes, help teens build confidence, and provide a fun, educational kitchen experience in CSCA’s classrooms and kitchens. Ideal candidates are culinary school graduates with teaching or industry experience, who communicate effectively in writing and speech,

Qualifications

• Culinary school graduate or relevant teaching and/or industry experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing
• Candidates must be able to pass a CORI background check.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Set-up of kitchen and lecture space as needed, and inventory check at least 1 hour before the scheduled start of class.
• Production and teaching responsibilities: up to 30 minutes of classroom lecture and 3.5 hours of hands on cooking/baking.
• Provide direction and feedback to teen and/or pre-teen recreational students of varying skill levels to ensure successful classroom operations and an outstanding educational and enjoyable experience for customers.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
• Ensures all food items are cooked and served properly and under sanitary conditions.
• Adjust teaching style to meet needs of diverse group of participants (adults, teens, beginners, advanced, etc.).
• Must be able to multi‑task and have a full grasp of all activities occurring in the kitchen at all times.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all guests at all times
• Ensure that kitchen is organized and left in proper condition for the cleaning crew; this includes checking that all equipment is turned off, dirty dishes and equipment are left in good order for the dish washers, and leftover inventory items and equipment are returned to their proper locations

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Culinary school graduate

Relevant teaching and/or industry experience

Job description

CSCA is seeking a passionate Teen Recreational Chef Instructor to teach in our Teen Recreational Program. This is a per‑diem, part‑time role with weekend mornings and school holiday sessions, in Greater Boston.

You’ll lead hands‑on cooking classes, help teens build confidence, and provide a fun, educational kitchen experience in CSCA’s classrooms and kitchens. Ideal candidates are culinary school graduates with teaching or industry experience, who communicate effectively in writing and speech,