Culinary Education Coordinator

Family Wellness | Fargo, ND

Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Summary

Family Wellness is seeking a motivated and organized Full-Time Culinary Education Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of our healthy cooking and wellness education programs.

This position works closely with the Culinary Education Manager to coordinate educational programming, including Healthy Cooking in the Classroom, on-site cooking classes, community-based programs, and specialty events.

The ideal candidate has a passion for nutrition, wellness, education, and community engagement, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Education

• Assist in planning, organizing, and delivering healthy cooking and wellness education programs for participants of all ages.
• Teach engaging, interactive cooking classes, adapting instruction to different ages and abilities.
• Develop class plans, recipes, educational handouts, and accurate nutrition information.
• Support the coordination of community-based programming and special events.

Staffing & Operations

• Assist the Culinary Education Manager with hiring, training, scheduling, and supporting program staff.
• Help coordinate volunteers, internships, and program coverage.
• Monitor supply needs, purchase ingredients and materials, and maintain inventory.
• Assist with budget tracking, equipment maintenance, and daily program operations.

Community Engagement & Program Development

• Support partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other local partners.
• Collect participant feedback and program data to help evaluate and improve programming.
• Promote Family Wellness programs and services while providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of healthy cooking, nutrition, wellness, food safety, and allergens.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and engage participants of varying ages and abilities.
• Ability to provide reliable transportation to on-site and off-site classes.
• First Aid and CPR certification upon hire or within three months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, culinary arts, community health, public health, education, physical education, exercise science, or a related field.
• Experience with program development, educational instruction, or special event coordination.
• Experience coordinating staff, volunteers, or community-based programs.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, primarily daytime position , with some evening and occasional weekend availability required to accommodate classes, programs, and special events. Work hours may be adjusted based on programming needs.

Physical Requirements

This position involves standing, walking, kneeling, and performing other physical activities associated with cooking instruction and program coordination. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.

About Family Wellness

Family Wellness is committed to inspiring healthy lifestyles by connecting people in a fun environment.

Through fitness, wellness education, and community programming, we create opportunities for individuals and families to learn, connect, and build healthier habits.

As a Culinary Education Coordinator, you will play an important role in delivering educational experiences that make a meaningful impact on our community.

Join the Family Wellness team and help inspire healthy lifestyles through education, nutrition, and community connection.