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Cooking Instructor- Delaware YMCA

Delaware, OH

The Delaware Community Center YMCA is looking for a passionate Cooking Instructor to lead fun ... Manage class supplies, ingredients, and equipment purchases while staying within budget guidelines

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking class instructor in the United States is $20.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cooking Class Instructor is a professional who teaches individuals or groups how to prepare and cook various dishes. They design lesson plans, demonstrate cooking techniques, and provide guidance on ingredients, utensils, and kitchen safety. Instructors may specialize in specific cuisines or dietary styles and often work in cooking schools, community centers, or private settings. Their goal is to educate and inspire students to develop culinary skills and confidence in the kitchen.

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To thrive as a Cooking Class Instructor, you need advanced culinary skills, teaching experience, and often a culinary degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, food safety regulations, and lesson planning software is beneficial. Excellent communication, patience, and adaptability are essential soft skills for engaging and instructing diverse groups of learners. These abilities ensure students have a positive, safe, and educational experience while meeting class objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by Cooking Class Instructors, and how can they be addressed?

Cooking Class Instructors often navigate challenges such as managing students with varying skill levels, ensuring food safety in a classroom setting, and maintaining an engaging learning environment. Adapting lesson plans to suit different abilities and pacing, as well as fostering an inclusive, supportive atmosphere, can help overcome these obstacles. Instructors should stay up to date with food safety best practices and continually seek feedback to refine their teaching methods. Building strong communication skills and being prepared for unexpected changes—like ingredient shortages or equipment issues—also contributes to a successful and enjoyable class experience.
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Summer Camp Cooking Class Afternoon Instructor

Taste Buds Kitchen - State College

State College, PA

$16 - $18/hr

Part-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule

Job Description:

Are you looking for a great part time job this summer? Do you love working with kids? Are you passionate about food? Then you might be who we are looking for! At Taste Buds Kitchen, the Summer Camp Cooking Class Afternoon Instructor hosts fun and engaging cooking camps for kids 9-13 years old! We are looking for a high-energy individual who enjoys inspiring those around them to have fun in the Kitchen. The right candidate should have prior teaching/guidance experience, a passion for the food, joy for "performing" in front of other foodies, and the organizational skills required to host cooking classes and events.
What we offer:
  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible Scheduling
Responsibilities:
  • Instruct cooking camps for ages 9-13 from 12pm - 5pm
  • When needed, be willing to assist for other Instructors
  • Engage and teach kids about various cooking/baking skills related to the camp menu
  • Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our clients
  • Responsible for the success of the event from start to finish
  • Set up before class and clean up after
  • Manage the assistants assigned to the afternoon camps
  • Interact with all clients to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Available to work up to 25 hours a week from June 8 - August 14, 2026
  • Prior dates will be required for training and orientation

Qualifications:
  • Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment and move quickly
  • Natural curiosity and passion for food & culinary entertainment
  • Upbeat personality with an infectious smile
  • Eagerness to get your hands dirty
  • Confident with a range of cooking and baking techniques and speaking in front of a group with an amplified speaking voice
  • At least one or more years of experience working/entertaining kids
  • Formal teaching experience and training in education, childhood development, or related field is a plus
  • Be able to stand for 5 hours at a time

Who are we?
Taste Buds Kitchen has taken the country by storm with a refreshingly simple concept. We provide culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2 to teen love our hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips. Adults love our BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational! We always strive to engage and delight our guests.
Interested? Apply today to learn more!