Paid Internship: Kids Cooking Instructor

Food Explorers is looking for an RD2BE or student interested in cooking to teach cooking camps to kids and tweens! Food Explorers teaches children about cooking and baking and how to become confident chefs.

The instructor will cook with kids at camps and libraries. The instructor must be confident in the kitchen and able to guide children through a recipes while managing a classroom. Time management and organization are key requirements for this position.

The ideal candidate will reside in CT due to programming being on site and in-person.

30-40 hours/week. June through August.

Instructors will work Monday through Friday, with Monday mornings starting early to pick up supplies from headquarters in Hartford (if living locally).

Responsibilities within guidelines defined by Food Explorers – including menus, recipes, ingredients and activities/ worksheets

• Responsible for a group of up to 12 school aged children.
• Arrive to program sites on-time with all required equipment and ingredients.
• Guide children step by step through the recipe.
• Comply with food safety rules.
• Complete any educational worksheets or activities with the children.

Educational Requirements

• Registered Dietitian or enrolled in a Nutrition/Dietetics program at an accredited college or university.
• OR enrolled in a health or education field

Skills

• Experience working with children.
• A confident cook (no formal culinary education required).
• Excellent communicator - with friendly approachable manner.
• Adaptable and able to multi-task in the kitchen.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods and techniques.