Looking for an adventure? Seeking a job that pairs the thrill of cooking with your love of working with kids? Then join our team! We are looking to add two enthusiastic people, one lead instructor and one assistant instructor per program. Each day brings you to a different school or community center so there is never time for boredom in this position. Programs start at either 2:30pm - 4:15pm and 3:30pm - 5:15pm - perfect if you're going (or have gone) to college. Our school break camps need staff too; come show us what sets you apart from the rest today!
Successful candidates must be available Mon-Thurs at 2:30pm program. Successful candidates will be expected to get creative by gathering supplies, ingredients, recipes and activities that bring life into these programs - all while working with kids. Also have the ability to encourage engagement and help passive kids not be left out of the action.
Join the team at Chefsville and work with food! We have flexible hours, making it a great fit for college students during school breaks, summer time or vacation times. Take on inspiring projects as an instructor teaching cooking classes to scout groups, hosting birthday parties - all sorts of opportunities are available here!
Chefsville is seeking highly motivated candidates who are detailed minded, and can multitask when needed to deliver life-enhancing cooking, and skill development programs. To qualify, you'll need a high school diploma, relevant experience, plus some college education is preferred - but not required. Let your interest in food & health shine through! Must haves are reliable transportation for any light shopping trips necessary to properly equip their instruction sessions with K-8 students; common sense principles; problem-solving; and creative thinking.
Candidates must want to work with children ages 4 and up, with 6 months of equivalent study/experience. Experience with summer camp and volunteering with kids from other families counts.
Requirements:
- 6 months (plus) of relevant instructional work experience,
- 6 months (plus) of a paid job camp, YMCA, directly caring for kids beyond your family,
- Good oral and written communication skills,
- Organisational skills,
- Multi-tasking,
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of safe food preparation, kitchen safety & cooking,
- Reliable transportation,
- Prompt,
- Must be able to lift about 40 pounds,
- Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check to work with kids,
- Common sense with business,
- Good with critical thinking and problem-solving,
- Candidate must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
Other skills: Computer literacy and people skills are required. Microsoft Office products are preferred. Candidate must have access to a computer, internet, and printer. Job duties involve the occasional use of technology.
Further instructions to Apply:
After considering this fun job, please visit Chefsville.org, go to the "About" menu item and select "Employment", then print, complete, scan, and e-mail the following:
- Non-Disclosure and Non-Solicitation Agreement,
- Employment Application including 2 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses, &
- Background Consent Form
E-mail those forms to: Hello[@]Chefsville.[org]-(remove brackets)
Part-time applicants only. No full-time applications will be considered. No 3rd party applications will be considered.
Chefsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hourly pay of $12.00 to $15.00 per hour, depending upon experience and candidate performance. Irregular pay increases are considered.
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**Do not apply if seeking "full time", unwilling to complete a job application, unwilling to provide references, have no relevant experience, have no reliable transportation, are habitually late, unreliable, have poor communication skills, are untrustworthy, or cannot pass a criminal background check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- What is your food knowledge since this is a set of cooking programs? Is it a passion of yours?
- How is your ability to control a group of kids going from instruction to activities and back again?
- Do you have reliable transportation (vehicle in good condition) for work?
- Do you have a basic understanding of cooking and safety in the kitchen?
Education:
Experience:
- working with K-6 graders: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
