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Culinary Arts Instructor

BGCSTL O’Fallon Park Club, Des Moines, IA, United States


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Culinary Arts Instructor
Part Time 20-29 Hour Saint Louis, MO, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1044

Culinary Arts Instructor

Location:

Teen Center of Excellence
Schedule:

Part-Time
FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt
Department:

Program Management
Reports To:

Manager, Career and Workforce Readiness

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced

Culinary Arts Instructor

to lead hands‑on culinary programming for youth. This role blends teaching, mentorship, and kitchen management to create a safe, engaging environment where young people build culinary skills and confidence.

The ideal candidate is a skilled culinary professional who enjoys working with youth and can manage a teaching kitchen while delivering high‑quality instruction.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Instruction

Deliver engaging, 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

Youth Engagement

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

Safety & Compliance

Follow all health, safety, and licensing requirements

Respond appropriately to incidents and complete required documentation

Maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

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)

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Comfortable working in varying kitchen temperatures

Ability to stand and move for extended periods

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