Youth Culinary Instructor & Kitchen Mentor (Part-Time)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Inc. is seeking a passionate Culinary Arts Instructor to lead hands-on youth culinary programming at the Teen Center of Excellence in Saint Louis.

The role blends teaching, mentorship, and kitchen management to help young people build culinary skills and confidence. The ideal candidate has culinary experience, teaching or training background, ServSafe certification, and the ability to create engaging, safety-conscious lessons in a teaching kitchen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of culinary, teaching, or training experience.
• Experience working in commercial or teaching kitchens.
• Current ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and data systems).

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on culinary lessons (knife skills, food prep, recipe execution).
• Lead cooking demonstrations and interactive learning experiences.
• Develop and adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
• Organize instructional materials and recipes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully operational teaching kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe).
• Manage inventory, food ordering, and cost control.
• Oversee kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Build positive relationships and mentor youth participants.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage participation and personal development.
• Support field trips, events, and enrichment activities.
• Follow health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Skills

Teaching

Youth mentoring

Communication

Classroom management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; culinary degree or equivalent experience

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Inc. is seeking a passionate Culinary Arts Instructor to lead hands-on youth culinary programming at the Teen Center of Excellence in Saint Louis.

The role blends teaching, mentorship, and kitchen management to help young people build culinary skills and confidence. The ideal candidate has culinary experience, teaching or training background, ServSafe certification, and the ability to create engaging, safety-conscious lessons in a teaching kitchen.