Cooking Instructor, School Break Camps

Job description

Be a role model. Share your passion! Do you love cooking, experimenting with flavors, and sharing your passion for food — and want to inspire kids in the kitchen? JCC Greater Boston is looking for enthusiastic Cooking Instructors to design and lead engaging culinary activities for children in grades K–5 at our School Break Camps (December, February, Passover, and April school breaks). Specialists are role models who create safe, inclusive, and fun program areas where kids can explore, learn, and build confidence through hands-on cooking experiences. What you will do each day: You’ll spend your day bringing the kitchen to life — whether that’s teaching basic cooking skills, guiding campers through recipes, exploring fun food science experiments, or helping them create delicious dishes. You’ll plan age-appropriate activities, adapt them to meet the needs of different campers, and keep things safe, engaging, and fun. Beyond your specialty, you’ll also be part of the camp team: helping with transitions, supporting special events, and ensuring every camper feels included, supported, and inspired. Example Recipes Include: - Smoothies - Cookies - Salsa - Salads - And More! Why work with u...