Culinary Club Coordinator | YouthPower

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum that aligns with the culinary interests and skill levels of middle school students.
• Plan and prepare weekly meals (including all ingredients for each site), ensuring the inclusion of diverse cuisines and healthy eating habits.
• Lead cooking lessons by implementing new culinary skills and techniques.
• Integrate Math, Science, Literacy, History, and other educational topics relevant to cooking.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation practices are followed.
• Communicate with school staff and families about special activities, student progress, and any special events.
• Manage program supplies and equipment for each session and each site.
• Encourage teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Submit and track expenses.
• Attendance and assistance in set up/break down at work and school related events.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment in all situations.
• Report program operations to upper management.
• Build connections with students and school staff.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Experience with middle school aged children and/or a background in education.
• Conversational in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Specific Responsibilities
• Qualifications & Experience
• Benefits & Compensation
• Develop and implement curriculum that aligns with the culinary interests and skill levels of middle school students.
• Plan and prepare weekly meals (including all ingredients for each site), ensuring the inclusion of diverse cuisines and healthy eating habits.
• Lead cooking lessons by implementing new culinary skills and techniques.
• Integrate Math, Science, Literacy, History, and other educational topics relevant to cooking.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation practices are followed.
• Communicate with school staff and families about special activities, student progress, and any special events.
• Manage program supplies and equipment for each session and each site.
• Encourage teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Submit and track expenses.
• Attendance and assistance in set up/break down at work and school related events.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment in all situations.
• Report program operations to upper management.
• Build connections with students and school staff.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Experience with middle school aged children and/or a background in education.
• Conversational in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Highly organized, and able to balance the schedules and needs of multiple school sites.
• Experience in the culinary arts.
• Strong problem-solving skills, while being able to adapt and be creative when changes occur.
• Knowledge of public school and OST (out of school time) systems.
• Familiarity with grades 6-8 learning and development stages.
• Work experience with youth and/or nonprofits.
• Previous experience working and excelling in a fast paced, multi-level, project-based environment with emphasis on timelines, quality, and delivery.
• Capable of remaining focused and calm under stressful situations.
• Proven ability to make critical decisions independently and with little supervision.
• Team approach and willingness to assist others when called upon.
• A strengths-based approach to youth and families.
• Passion for inspiring young learners.

• $25.00-$35.00 per hour based on experience
• 20-25 hours per week
• Accrue designated sick time at a rate of one (1) hour of sick time for every thirty (30) hours worked