Youth Cooking Class Instructor - Ketchum-Downtown YMCA

Inspire Young Chefs as a Youth Cooking Class Instructor! 🍳🌟

Do you have a passion for cooking and a love for teaching? 🍽 ️ 👩 ‍ 🍳 Join our YMCA family as a Youth Cooking Class Instructor and help kids build confidence in the kitchen while learning the joys of preparing healthy, delicious meals! This is your chance to make an impact by teaching essential cooking skills, nutrition basics, and creativity through food. 🥦🍕

As a Youth Cooking Class Instructor , you'll lead hands-on classes that engage young chefs in fun, interactive, and educational cooking experiences. From learning basic kitchen safety to making nutritious meals from scratch, you'll inspire the next generation to develop a love for cooking and healthy eating!

What You'll Do :

• Lead Fun & Engaging Cooking Classes - Teach kids kitchen safety, basic cooking techniques, and nutrition fundamentals while making delicious recipes 🍳🥕
• Create a Supportive & Inclusive Environment - Foster a positive, welcoming space where kids of all backgrounds feel encouraged to try new foods and develop confidence in the kitchen 🌍👩‍🍳
• Encourage Creativity - Inspire young chefs to experiment with flavors, textures, and ingredients in a fun and safe way 🍴🍓
• Promote Healthy Eating Habits - Teach children how to make nutritious food choices and develop lifelong healthy habits 🥗💡
• Set Up & Clean Up - Ensure the kitchen and cooking space are safe, clean, and well-organized before and after class 🧼🔪

What We're Looking For :

CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or ASHI (no online only courses accepted, must be obtained prior to first class)

Amazing Benefits 🌟

Free Access to All 2 8 Greater LA Branches : Dive into fun and fitness anytime, anywhere across our vibrant community of facilities.

Give Your Kids the Best! Enjoy free before and after school childcare at select locations for your little ones, along with complimentary sports and youth classes - it's a win-win for everyone! (some limitations apply)

Celebrate Your Health & Well-being : We believe in self-care, so enjoy a paid day off annually dedicated entirely to your wellness and rejuvenation and we offer paid sick leave.

Get Active & Creative with the Whole Family : Grab a 20% discount on our exciting LA Y programs and treat yourself to a myriad of activities designed to keep you energized and inspired!

Adventure Awaits : Enjoy a whopping 25% discount on day camps for your kids, creating memorable experiences for them while you save big.

Plan for the Future : We'll help you start preparing for tomorrow with a 10% Y Retirement Fund contribution (upon eligibility) and access to the Y Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan (tax-deferred and Roth options).

Lifelong Learning : Embrace growth with paid training, leadership development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your professional goals.

Financial Wellness Matters : Staff are able to enjoy access to Rize Credit Union and can save big on everyday purchases with several discount programs, including access to PerkSpot !

That's Not All : There is a treasure trove of additional perks waiting for you! Imagine combining your passion for education with these amazing benefits - that's the kind of impact we're talking about!

If you're ready to make a difference while sharing your passion for food and healthy living, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now and help us inspire the next generation of young chefs! 🍎🍳✨

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our staff, the Association is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary : $17