Cooking Instructor

Cooking Instructor (K–8)

Hello Health & Wellness

Position Overview

Hello Health is seeking an energetic, engaging, and health-minded Cooking Instructor to lead hands-on culinary classes for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. This role blends nutrition education, life skills, and confidence-building in a fun, safe, and age-appropriate environment.

Our instructors do more than teach recipes — they help students build lifelong healthy habits, kitchen confidence, and a positive relationship with food.

About Hello Health

Hello Health is a wellness education company that delivers cooking, nutrition, gardening, fitness, and mental wellness programs in schools and community settings. Our mission is to empower children and families with practical skills that support lifelong well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interactive, hands-on cooking classes for K–8 students
  
   
• Teach basic culinary skills (measuring, chopping, mixing, kitchen safety)
  
   
• Integrate age-appropriate nutrition education into each lesson
  
   
• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment
  
   
• Model healthy habits and positive food language
  
   
• Adapt lessons for different age groups and skill levels
  
   
• Manage classroom behavior with patience and professionalism
  
   
• Communicate effectively with school staff and Hello Health leadership
  
   
• Set up and clean up all instructional spaces
  
   
• Track attendance and provide basic program feedback when requested
  
   

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with children (teaching, coaching, camps, or related fields)
  
   
• Passion for cooking and healthy food
  
   
• Strong classroom management skills
  
   
• Reliable transportation
  
   
• Ability to pass background screening (if required by school site)
  
   
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Food Handlers License (or willingness to obtain)
  
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in nutrition, culinary arts, education, child development, or related field
  
   
• Experience teaching cooking to children
  
   
• Familiarity with food allergies and safety protocols
  
   
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred in some locations)
  
   

Key Traits We Value

• Warm, positive, and engaging personality
  
   
• Confident group leader
  
   
• Organized and punctual
  
   
• Growth-minded and coachable
  
   
• Passionate about empowering children
  
   
• Creative and adaptable
  
   

Work Schedule

• After-school programs (1–2 hours per class)
  
   
• In-school enrichment blocks (3-6 hours)
  
   
• Summer camps and special events
  
   
• Flexible scheduling based on contracts
  
   

Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience and certification level)
  
   
• Opportunities for:
  
  
  • Curriculum development bonuses
    
     
  • Certification advancement
    
     
  • Retreat and camp leadership roles
    
     
  • Growth within Hello Health Instructor Pathway

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods
  
   
• Lifting up to 30 lbs (ingredients, equipment)
  
   
• Working in kitchen environments
  
  Why Join Hello Health?
• Make a real impact in children’s lives
  
   
• Teach practical life skills
  
   
• Be part of a mission-driven wellness team
  
   
• Grow within a structured instructor certification pathway
  
   
• Help shape the future of youth health education