Children's Cooking Instructor

About the role

SFC Dallas, LLC Sticky Fingers Cooking® of Dallas is looking to hire part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®. We are seeking someone who is ready to TURNIP the BEET on what KIDS EAT® and is passionate about introducing kids to new ingredients and exploring new tastes in the kitchen.

As a part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor, you are the face of our company, getting to interact with children between the ages of 3-18, parents, and school staff each week. You work on-site at different locations in your area, leading hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students.

Responsibilities

Each week, you create creative recipes and teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from all over the world in an engaging and hands-on way. Your organizational skills come into play as you review weekly class curricula and prepare for instruction which includes shopping independently for fresh ingredients.

You teach basic kitchen skills including washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition, and more as well as the history, geography, and language behind each recipe. Kids learn in a dynamic hands-on environment while you provide the direction and encouragement to create a new recipe each class.

Requirements

• Availability at least 2 days a week (Monday - Friday, between 2-5 pm)
• Commitment to teaching full sessions (ranging from 4-12 weeks)
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching)
• Ability to manage and engage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels
• Upon hire, employees will be required to pass a fingerprint background check
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to communicate with our team in a timely manner
• Punctual and reliable

No professional cooking experience required, but experience working with kids of varying ages is a plus. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required by districts and schools.

Qualifications

We are seeking someone who loves the magical combination of children and cooking, and is passionate about introducing kids to new ingredients and exploring new tastes in the kitchen. Our ideal candidate has a love for food and wants to lead cooking classes for children using our kid-tested and approved recipes.

Skills

Our instructors bring the kitchen to the kids with our cooking kit that contains all the necessary equipment and tools. We provide paid hands-on training and individualized support to ensure your success in the role.