Summer Cook Camp Instructor Teacher

Summer Cook Camp Instructor Teacher

Full time Seasonal Work

Blue Ribbon Cooking is looking for instructors to teach its summer cook camps to ages 7 through 17. The majority of kids are in the 9 to 12 year old range, but there are outliers. We are a well-established, medium-sized, family owned, Seattle-based catering business and cooking school that respects its workers, and strives to create a positive experience for all staff.

Instructors MUST have patience and respect for coworkers AND all children, communicate in a respectful manner and be able to engage in a rational manner consistently. Culinary degree not necessary, but professional experience with food and children is necessary.

Qualifications - It is preferred that candidates have:

-Prior experience working with children in a leadership position.
-An ability to manage a group of 12 children.
-The experience and ability to safeguard the health and well-being of campers.
-The energy to sustain participation in a full day's worth of activities.
- Flexibility, as curriculum or staff may change impromptu, dependent on circumstances
-Effective communication skills and public speaking ability.
-The following personality traits Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, Respectful of others, and Calm in all situations.
-Comfort in a kitchen environment restaurant/catering experience preferred

Support is provided by a co-instructor, or two, a camp director and assistants for most camps. Curriculum, recipes, daily class plan, food and food ordering are provided.

Schedule is 7am-4pm, Monday through Thursday for eight weeks (June 23rd to Aug 14th) with a 30 minute lunch break each day. Each week is a different group of campers.

Ideal candidates will be available Monday through Thursday, for ALL weeks. We can likely cover a half-day or full day for you during that period, if you have a previous commitment, and if the candidate is a great fit.

Background checks will be run.

Please e-mail your resume and also your availability if it is limited and you're not available for the full 8 weeks. Those available for all full 8 weeks will be highly preferred. PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR VISIT UNANNOUNCED.

Hourly Wage $25 to $35/hour, dependent on experience.

Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance after just 60 days, and our 401k plan is available after one year with 1000 working hours. This is a seasonal position, however, other opportunities may potentially be available after the camp season.