Culinary Camp Instructor

Culinary Camp Instructor

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Culinary Camp Instructor to develop and lead a week‑by‑week curriculum for children in grades 3‑6.

Part‑time, Temporary

25‑30 hours per week, June 8 - July 31, plus a week of orientation May 26‑29. Works primarily in morning hours M‑F (8:15am-1pm), campers in session 9‑12 daily. Includes additional prep, clean‑up and shopping.

Prepare a comprehensive culinary curriculum using weekly themes, facilitate cooking projects, ensure safe food handling and Kosher compliance, and provide engaging learning experiences for youth.

• Supervise, plan, and implement the Culinary Camp program, including staff supervision and equipment cleanup.
• Determine and procure necessary food, supplies, and equipment, ensuring readiness for each session.
• Teach and model culinary skills, encouraging full participation from prep through clean‑up, and collaborating with Camp Counselors on fun activities.
• Lead the overall Schedule, coordinating morning preparations, skill sessions, cleanup, and package foods for children to take home.

• Proven culinary skills, including cooking and baking, and proven safe food handling training.
• Teaching experience in culinary arts is preferred.
• Experience working with children in culinary instruction is preferred.
• Ability to design and implement a program for 3rd‑6th grade youth.
• Ability to work under Vaad rules following Kosher guidelines (training provided).
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience is helpful.

• Capable of lifting 40 pounds.
• Comfortable working with children of diverse needs and abilities.

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat‑Observant Friendly.

• Welcoming + Inclusive – we invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community – we believe in the strength of community and seek to cultivate belonging.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul – we help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History – we celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated – we treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.

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