Cooking Teaching Opportunities at Concorde Education

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

100.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Arts, Classroom Management, Food Safety, Lesson Planning, Youth Instruction, Kitchen Sanitation, Nutrition, Communication Skills, Organization, Baking, Food Preparation, Knife Skills

Industry

Education

Description

POTENTIAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Program: Cooking & Culinary Arts Enrichment Teaching Mode: In-person instruction at partner schools and community sites Grade Levels: Elementary, Middle, and High School (varies by assignment) Assignment Scope: Typically one class per week Approximately one instructional hour per session Programs generally run for about 10 weeks Opportunities available throughout the school year based on school partnerships Position Overview Concorde Education partners with schools to provide engaging enrichment programs that help students develop practical life skills through hands-on learning. Cooking Instructors lead structured, interactive classes that introduce students to culinary fundamentals while building confidence, creativity, teamwork, and independence. Lessons emphasize safe kitchen practices, healthy food habits, and age-appropriate cooking techniques in a fun, supportive learning environment. Assignments vary by school based on student age, available facilities, and program goals. Example Program Topics Assignments may include instruction in areas such as: Kitchen safety and sanitation Food safety and allergen awareness Measuring ingredients and following recipes Basic food preparation techniques Age-appropriate knife skills and kitchen tool safety Mixing, baking, stovetop, and no-cook recipes Healthy eating and nutrition fundamentals Cultural and international cuisine exploration Meal planning and reducing food waste Teamwork, organization, and kitchen responsibilities 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. Track attendance and complete required program documentation. Minimum 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 Professional, dependable, and organized Ability to maintain a safe, structured learning environment while supervising hands-on activities Preferred Qualifications Culinary education or professional kitchen experience Teaching or youth enrichment experience Food safety certification (such as ServSafe) Passion for teaching practical life skills through experiential learning Salary: 50 - 100 USD Per hour

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, hands-on cooking lessons to students across various grade levels using structured plans. Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment while following strict food safety and allergy protocols.