After School Children's Cooking Instructor

About the role

SFC OC NORTH dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking for enthusiastic part-time Chef Instructors to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®. If you're passionate about cooking, have experience working with kids, and are looking for a fun, flexible, and meaningful part-time job, we want to meet you!

What You'll Do

• Lead Hands-On Cooking Classes: Teach kids how to chop, mix, measure, and create healthy, exciting recipes from around the world.
• Spark Creativity: Introduce kids to new ingredients, cuisines, and cultures in an engaging, interactive way.
• Stay Organized: Prepare for classes using provided curricula, shop for fresh ingredients, and set up fun, safe kitchen environments.
• Be the Face of Fun: Inspire and encourage kids as they gain confidence in the kitchen.

Who You Are

• Experienced in working with kids of various ages and backgrounds.
• Available to teach 1 hour classes (on campus approx 90 mins) at least 2 days a week between 2–5 PM, Mondays–Fridays.
• Punctual, reliable, and comfortable managing groups of 8–14 kids.
• Must arrive on campus 20–30 minutes prior to scheduled class time.
• Able to commit to teaching sessions that run 4–12 weeks.
• Have or willing to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification and Mandated Reporter Training.
• Lift up to 30 lbs to store and transport materials.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation.
• Must pass state and FBI background checks as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $36.67 per hour ($55 per class + $14 food reimbursement + grocery shopping time per class + cell phone/internet reimbursement each month). Each class is roughly 1.5 hours on campus. This includes 15 minutes of preparation prior to your scheduled class, and 5–15 minutes of clean up after your scheduled class.
• $18/hour grocery shopping time
• $18/hour for trainings and staff meetings
• $5 Cellphone/internet reimbursement (monthly)
• $14 reimbursement per class for groceries purchased
• Sick leave at the rate of 1 hour per 30 worked
• Ongoing Support.
• All tools and equipment provided, this includes our special Chef tool kit valued at $175
• A chance to join a team that's passionate about making a difference.