Cooking Instructor for Kids

Summer 2024 (part-time seasonal)

• Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence/Fox Point Branch, 90 Ives Street, Providence
• Must be available from June 27 through August 23 (off on July 4 & 5, August 9 & 12)
• No weekends
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (30 hours/week)
• Payrate: $17/hour

The Cooking Instructor will plan and lead basic cooking and food preparation activities for children of ages 6-12 (groups are organized by age levels). The adult-to-child ratio is 1:12. The Cooking Instructor will plan and carry out activities, supervise children during activities, comply with all state health regulations, assist Branch leadership with ordering supplies within program budget, and maintain a safe, clean and sanitary food preparation environment.

A successful candidate should be outgoing, enjoy working with children of ages 6-12, be comfortable in the kitchen, be highly organized, and able to supervise a group of up to 12 children per activity. ServSafe certification required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of work experience or education in Culinary Arts or related field.
• At least one year of youth-related work experience with school-age children in a group setting (required).
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience leading cooking and food prep activities with children required.
• Age 18 or older (required per state Child Care regulations).
• Current First Aid & CPR certification required (can be earned during pre-program training).
• Current ServSafe certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate positively with children of ages 6-12.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures of organization, in behavior management, safety and security, emergency procedures, etc.
• Ability to successfully pass all background checks if a conditional offer of employment is made, including but not limited to: national, state, and local background checks (fingerprint-based); continuous criminal records monitoring during the course of employment; RI D.C.Y.F. and relevant out-of-state child abuse registry clearance(s), employment and education verifications; reference checks; pre-employment drug test (for illegal drugs).

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time, seasonal

Pay: $17.00 per hour