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Cooking Camp Instructor - Summer Camp

St. Andrew's Parks and Playground
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Junior Cooking Camp Instructor

Join the Culinary Carnival: Junior Cooking Camp Instructor Needed! Are you ready to add some flavor to your summer? We're looking for a passionate and creative Junior Cooking Camp Instructor to join our team! If you love cooking, working with kids, and having fun, this could be the perfect role for you.

About Us For over 80 years, we've been dedicated to bringing parks, recreation, and wellness to our community. Our team is more than coworkers-we're family. Now, we're excited to welcome a new member to help us inspire young chefs in the kitchen.

About the Role As the Junior Cooking Camp Instructor, you'll guide children ages 6-9 on a fun, hands-on culinary journey. From learning kitchen basics to creating simple recipes, you'll make cooking a safe, educational, and unforgettable experience for our campers.

What You'll Do

  • Plan and lead engaging daily cooking activities.
  • Teach kids how to use basic kitchen tools like knives, graters, mixers, and ovens (all under supervision).
  • Create a safe and supportive environment where learning is as sweet as freshly baked cookies.

Why Join Us?

  • Inspire young minds to discover the joys of cooking.
  • Spend your summer filled with laughter, creativity, and the smell of delicious meals.
  • Work with a supportive team that values turning simple moments into lasting memories.

What We're Looking For

  • Must be 21 or older to lead our little chefs.
  • Experience working in a camp, educational, or similar setting.
  • Culinary skills or education (if you can turn mac 'n' cheese into magic, we want you!).

When and Where Join us for summer 2026 in our camp kitchen, the perfect spot for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Our cooking camps run for two one-week sessions in June and July, with full-day activities that are sure to inspire our young chefs.

We'll kick things off with mandatory paid pre-camp training sessions on select dates between May 11 and May 29. These sessions will start at 6:00 PM and conclude once the program activities for that session are completed, typically by 8:00 - 9:00 PM. Attendance at pre-camp training sessions is mandatory, however, exceptions may be made on a case by case basis with approval from the Program Director.

How to Apply Think this role is a great fit for you? Applying is quick and easy-it only takes a couple of minutes. Don't miss out-submit your application today and get ready to make this summer unforgettable!

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Position Title: Jr. Cooking Camp Instructor

Division/Department: Parks and Playground/Programs

Reports To: Program Director

Pay Rate: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour depending on experience

Benefits: Full family membership to the fitness center during the season; Free uniform shirts; Medical Care Membership available with low ($70) monthly premiums.

St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment with St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, employment eligibility verification, and post-offer drug screening. These requirements apply in accordance with Commission policy and applicable law. Failure to meet required screening standards may result in withdrawal of an employment offer. St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is an at-will employer.

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