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Cooking Skills & Meal Prep Instructor

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Schedule: Once per week, 2 hours
Pay: $85-$87.50/hr
Schedule Flexibility: Day of the week is flexible 

Position Overview

We are looking for a kind, patient, and creative Chef/Cooking Instructor to work one-on-one with an adult male with a disability in his home. The goal of this position is to teach and support him in developing cooking, meal preparation, kitchen, and healthy eating skills while encouraging greater independence and confidence. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of cooking and meal preparation and enjoy teaching others in a supportive and respectful manner. 

Responsibilities

• Teach basic and advanced cooking and meal preparation skills based on the individual's abilities 

• Prepare meals together while encouraging independence and participation 

• Teach kitchen organization, proper food handling, and kitchen safety 

• Provide guidance on healthy eating and balanced meal choices 

• Introduce creative and nutritious meal ideas 

• Teach meal planning, preparation, and appropriate food storage 

• Demonstrate proper use of kitchen tools and appliances 

• Maintain a clean and safe cooking environment 

• Adapt teaching methods and recipes to meet the individual's needs and abilities 

• Encourage confidence, independence, and enjoyment in the kitchen

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Have professional or extensive personal cooking experience 

• Have knowledge of meal planning and healthy diets 

• Be knowledgeable about food safety and proper kitchen practices 

• Be creative and comfortable preparing a variety of meals 

• Have strong kitchen and organizational skills 

• Be patient, compassionate, kind, and encouraging 

• Be respectful and mindful of working with an individual with a disability 

• Be comfortable working independently in a client's home 

• Have a genuine interest in teaching and helping others develop independent living skills

Schedule & Compensation 

• This is a flexible, part-time position requiring approximately 2 hours once per week. The day of the week can be flexible based on the instructor's and client's availability.

• Compensation: $85-$87.50/hr, 2-hour session. 

• If you enjoy cooking and would love the opportunity to help someone build greater independence and confidence in the kitchen, we would love to hear from you!

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