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BUGS Culinary Instructor

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BUGS Culinary Instructor

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Boise Urban Garden School at Comba Park, ID

Job Type

Temporary - Up to 19 Hours

Job Number

23 -07198

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Boise Urban Garden Schools

Opening Date

07/08/2025

Closing Date

7/22/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Education, Sustainability, Connection, and Curiosity — these are the core values that guide everything we do at the Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS). We’re currently seeking passionate individuals to join our team as Culinary Instructors.

In this role, you will lead students through hands-on culinary experiences using a curriculum created by our lead instructors. Classes are held in a classroom setting and focus on teaching essential cooking skills in a fun, engaging, and educational environment.

Each year, BUGS serves approximately 10,000 youth through a variety of innovative programs, including outdoor preschool, on-site field trips at our ¾-acre garden and kitchen, in-school outreach lessons, and garden and culinary camps. We provide real-life learning opportunities because we believe that a student who can dig in the soil, plant a seed, and watch it grow is more excited to eat — and understand — the fruits of their labor.

This position is open to all individuals 18 years of age or older who are interested in supporting education and sustainability.

This position is designated as At-Will.

Essential Functions

+ Instructs students in culinary classes. Ensures the well-being of participants enrolled in program. Works with supervisor to develop and implement an appropriate class curriculum.

+ Prepares material and supplies for class. Ensures equipment and supplies are in good working order and notifies supervisor when items need repair or replacement. Maintains rosters and attendance sheets for duration of class.

+ Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

+ One year culinary experience.

+ Knowledge of: effective instructional techniques.

+ Ability to: deal with children, adults, and coworkers in a friendly and tactful manner; work varied hours including evenings and weekends; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; and perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

+ Two years of experience working in a class setting with students of all ages from various cultural and economic backgrounds in a specific area such as dance, arts and crafts, mountain biking, martial arts, drama, ecology, etc. following an instructor-created curriculum.

+ Culinary certification.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

+ City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

+ Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

+ This position is required to work directly with and oversee minors in the absence of their parent or guardian, or work directly with and oversee vulnerable adults in the absence of their caretaker or guardian.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org