Summer Program Lead Facilitator Culinary

Summer Program Lead Facilitator - Culinary Paramus, NJ Job Details Seasonal $22 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Culinary arts instruction Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Mid-level Menu planning Working with children Food preparation Instructional materials development

Leadership Full Job Description Description:

The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Behind every Girl Scout and volunteer is a team of local staff ready to help them earn that next badge, embark on a camping adventure, or organize an impactful service project. We are Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ) serving girls in grades K-12 in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and northern Warren counties. We bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to 19,000 girls and 10,200 adult members. GSNNJ is excited for the upcoming opening of its' very own DreamLab . The DreamLab is designed to become a bold, imaginative hub for sisterhood — a space where ideas ignite, friendships flourish, and limitless possibilities come to life. This dynamic new experience center will offer Girl Scouts a whole new and meaningful way to explore our four pillars — STEM, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Outdoors. DreamLab will provide an innovative, hands-on learning environment where girls explore STEM, creativity, and entrepreneurship through real-world experiences. Designed as a dynamic makerspace and discovery hub, DreamLab offers programs including summer camps, workshops, field trips, and badge-based learning experiences. DreamLab Summer Programs will run from July 6 through August 21 and are structured as a series of themed, week-long studio experiences for girls in grades K-12 . Each week, participants dive into a specific focus area while building skills, friendships, and confidence through hands-on, project-based learning. We are seeking a Lead Facilitator with culinary experience or strong interest in food education to support DreamLab programs and lead kitchen-based learning experiences.

Schedule:

Partial part of

June:

upto 20 hours/week (training + preparation) July 6 - August 21: Monday-Friday during program hours (approx. 30-35 hrs/week) What You'll Do Core Responsibilities (All Weeks) Lead engaging, hands-on activities across DreamLab Summer Programs Manage group dynamics and ensure a safe, inclusive environment Support daily program flow, transitions, and participant engagement Collaborate with facilitators and other leads. Our staff are part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and may work across different programs and age groups throughout the summer. Other duties as assigned Specialization Focus (Assigned Weeks) Lead culinary programming Teach cooking techniques and kitchen safety Support menu planning and food preparation Lead final showcase experience June Responsibilities Participate in training and onboarding Support kitchen setup and planning

Requirements:

Experience working with youth Culinary experience or strong personal cooking background Ability to develop and deliver fun and engaging weekly lessons plans Ability to lead groups and facilitate hands-on learning in a kitchen environment Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.