After-School Children’s Cooking Instructor

About the Role

Sticky Fingers Cooking® Houston West is seeking a part-time Chef Instructor who is passionate about cooking, experienced with kids, and looking for a fun, flexible, and meaningful part-time opportunity.

Why You'll Love This Job

• Make an Impact: Teach kids about cooking, nutrition, and healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.
• Flexibility: Classes are typically held on weekdays (2-5 PM), fitting well into your schedule.
• Supportive Team: We provide all the tools, paid training, recipes, and ongoing support for you to succeed.
• Fun Atmosphere: Create a hands-on, dynamic learning experience for kids aged 3-18.
• Competitive Pay: $55 to teach a 1-hour class plus 30 minutes for setup/cleanup (approximately 90 minutes total on campus), with food reimbursement included.

Responsibilities

• 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 a fun, safe environment.
• Be the Face of Fun: Inspire and encourage kids as they gain confidence in the kitchen.

Requirements

• Available to teach 1-hour classes (approximately 90 minutes on campus) at least 3 days a week between 2-5 PM, Mondays through Fridays.
• Punctual, reliable, and comfortable managing groups of 8-14 kids.
• Must arrive on campus 15-30 minutes prior to scheduled class time (varies per school).
• Able to commit to teaching sessions that run 4-12 weeks.
• Have or be willing to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass state and FBI background checks as a condition of employment.
• No professional cooking experience required; experience working with kids of varying ages is a plus.

A Day in the Life

As a Sticky Fingers Cooking® instructor, you'll travel to different schools in your area to bring "the kitchen" to kids. Using our already developed recipes, you'll teach them essential cooking skills, food safety, and the history and culture behind each dish—all while fostering creativity and confidence. From slicing and dicing to learning about global cuisines, kids will have a blast in your classes, and so will you!

About Sticky Fingers Cooking®

Our dedicated, talented, and creative team has taught thousands of children as part of enrichment school classes, summer camps, birthday parties, and special events since 2011. Our philosophy is that kids are only impacted if we have great instructors who are passionate about what they do. We attract and retain such amazing instructors by offering great pay, a friendly schedule, all the needed equipment and tools, paid training, individualized support, and FUN!

Pay

$55 per 1-hour class, including 30 minutes for setup and cleanup (approximately 90 minutes total on campus), plus food reimbursement.

Schedule

Part-time, weekdays 2-5 PM, with a commitment of at least 3 days per week. Classes typically run 4-12 weeks per session.