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City of Kent, WA

Meeker Middle School Cooking Instructor

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $43,139/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Kent, WA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.

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Job Description

Meeker Middle School Cooking Instructor City of Kent, WA - 4.1 Kent, WA Job Details Part-time $18.75 - $20.75 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Food service workstation cleanliness High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Clean workspace maintenance Full Job Description Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike!

MEEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL COOKING INSTRUCTOR 2

positions available (1 Lead and 1 Assistant) Cover letter and resume must be attached with application.

Hours:

5 hours per week Tuesday and Thursday 2:45pm-5:15pm Program runs September 22, 2026 - May 20, 2027

Salary:

$18.75 - $20.75 per hour depending on position

Open:

July 25, 2026

Closes:

Open until filled

Duties:

Under the direction of the Youth and Teen Manager and Program Coordinator, Cooking Instructors plan, organize and lead 2 weekly cooking classes for middle school age students. After school programs consist of approximately 6-14 participants and 2 staff members. Ideal candidates would be knowledgeable in meal/recipe planning and instructing teens on how to cook heathy meals. Must work well with teens in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Lead must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate. Applicants are subject to a Sterling Background check. Must have First Aid/CPR certification prior to program start date. Must be organized and consistently maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in all workspaces and program areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year or more of experience teaching youth and teens how to cook and have knowledge of recipes and meal planning for ages 11-14 years old; ability to live by Kent Parks mission of "Dedicated to Enriching Lives" and demonstrate the following characteristics: responsible, respectful, honest, energetic, passionate, flexible, original, creative, dependable, thoughtful. Temporary employees with the City of Kent do not receive insurance or time off benefits outside of those which are legally mandated. In certain instances, temporary employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the State of Washington's Department of Retirement Systems. The City of Kent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.