A Program Coordinator coordinates ongoing program activity, or a group of related projects, for a company or organization, usually performing administrative or human resources tasks.
Lead Culinary Instructor & Program Coordinator Boys & Girls Club of Stamford | Stamford, CT Full-Time | $58,000-$62,000 + full benefits Build a culinary career pathway from the ground up. The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford is launching Culinary Futures , a new career-connected culinary program. We're looking for a chef-educator to lead it — someone who can run a teaching kitchen, inspire teens, and build the partnerships that turn a cooking program into a career pathway.
This is a rare role:
you'll design and deliver hands-on culinary instruction, guide youth toward industry credentials (ServSafe), build relationships with Stamford's restaurant community, and help teens launch a real youth-run food enterprise. You'll start with a clear budgetand a blank canvas. What you'll do Lead hands-on culinary instruction for youth, primarily ages 10-18, from foundational skills through advanced technique Prepare teens for ServSafe Food Handler and Manager certification Recruit and host guest chefs; coordinate field experiences at partner restaurants Mentor a cohort of teen leaders and guide the launch of a youth-run food enterprise Own kitchen safety, food safety, and equipment standards Track program participation and outcomes with support from our data systems Who you are A culinary professional (restaurant, catering, institutional, or culinary education background) with at least 3+ years of progressive kitchen experience Experienced or genuinely excited about teaching and mentoring young people — prior youth work is a strong plus, not a requirement ServSafe Manager certified, or able to obtain certification within 60 days Organized enough to run a program, not just a class: scheduling, supply ordering, partner communication Energized by building something new What we offer $58,000 starting salary with a planned increase to $62,000 in year two based on performance Health benefits, paid time off, and retirement plan per BGCS policy A funded program budget — equipment, ingredients, field trips, and guest chefs The chance to own a program Stamford's youth will climb for years Employment is contingent on background screening consistent with Boys & Girls Clubs of America child safety standards. The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply:
Send a resume and a brief note on why teaching teens to cook matters to you. Formal cover letter optional — we care more about your kitchen and your heart than your formatting.
Pay:
$58,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Why does teaching teens to cook matter to you?
