YMCA of Central Texas

As a Cooking Specialty Instructor, you will lead interactive, age-appropriate cooking classes for children ages 4 through adult. You’ll foster creativity and confidence in the kitchen while creating a welcoming, educational, and hands-on experience for participants. Candidates must be comfortable working with both children and families, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to also teach or assist with sewing, crafts, or painting to support specialty programs

• →Lead at least one cooking class per week
• →Plan and facilitate engaging culinary lessons for a variety of age groups
• →Greet and assist members and participants with professionalism and enthusiasm
• →Provide outstanding customer service and maintain classroom control
• →Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary food prep environment
• →Collaborate with team members and leadership to ensure high program quality
• →Support ChildWatch programming as needed

• Must be available to teach one class per week
• Availability needed between 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (day may vary based on availability)
• Hours may vary depending on class enrollment
• Punctuality, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• At least one year of experience teaching or leading cooking/baking activities preferred
• Must be at least 17 years old (18+ preferred)
• Experience working with children (ages 4+)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic setting
• Basic knowledge of food safety and handling preferred
• Must pass background check, reference checks, sex offender screening, and pre-employment drug screening