Join Our Team as a Cooking Instructor!
City of Kentwood – Parks & Recreation Department
Do you love cooking and sharing your culinary skills with others? The City of Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department is looking for enthusiastic Cooking Instructors to lead fun and educational cooking classes for children and adults!This is your chance to inspire others, share your passion for food, and make a difference in your community—all while helping participants learn kitchen safety, basic cooking skills, and delicious recipes they can recreate at home.
What You’ll Do
As a Cooking Instructor, you’ll:
- Plan and teach cooking classes for kids and adults
- Demonstrate safe kitchen practices and proper food handling
- Guide participants through a variety of recipes and techniques
- Create a fun, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Manage class supplies and maintain accurate attendance or notes
About You
You love working with people, have a passion for cooking, and enjoy teaching and sharing your skills.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of experience working with children in education, recreation, or similar programs
- Prior experience instructing or teaching a cooking class
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
For more details about responsibilities and qualifications, view the full job description here.
Pay & Perks
- Pay Rate: $25 per hour
- Flexible, part-time hours based on class schedules
- Discounts on recreation program registrations
- 10% off one room or shelter rental per year
- Free CPR training opportunities for eligible employees
Why join the Kentwood Parks and Recreation team?
The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department enriches the lives of community members through recreational classes, programs, and activities. As well as providing green spaces, a community farmers market, community events, and very soon, a Community Center.
Within Kentwood’s 21 square miles, Parks and Recreation oversees:
- 15 parks covering more than 300 acres
- 13+ miles of non-motorized trails
- Splashpads, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and gathering spaces
- Variety of rental facilities available
- 1000+ recreation programs and community events each year
Apply Today!
If you’re ready to share your love of cooking and inspire others in the kitchen, we’d love to hear from you!
