Cooking Teaching Opportunities
About this role
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
Company at a glance
We provide in-person instruction with specialized instructors who are thoroughly background-checked and comply with local program standards. Schools that work with us don’t just receive additional staff—they get a team committed to delivering quality, highly personalized programs with oversight and guidance from Concorde’s management team.
With a mission rooted in educational excellence and innovation, we aim to exceed the expectations of every school district partner. Schools are facing a major challenge: many teachers lack the specialized knowledge or resources to effectively teach complex subjects. That’s where Concorde comes in. We elevate each program we’re contracted to run as if it were a core day program, bringing in specialized instructors and curated curriculums designed specifically to meet the school’s goals.
If your school isn’t working with Concorde, it’s missing out on the future of education. Let’s connect and see how we can transform learning for your students.
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