Children's Cooking Instructor

About the role

Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids® by helping us turn kids' food choices into something positive and nutritious.

Responsibilities

• Teach hour-long cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3-18
• Create and present creative recipes focusing on new ingredients and healthy foods
• Lead hands-on activities teaching basic kitchen skills and the history, geography, and language behind each recipe
• Engage and manage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels
• Prepare for classes by reviewing weekly curricula and shopping for fresh ingredients
• Provide direction and encouragement to help children develop healthy food habits

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
• 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

Qualifications

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required by districts and schools

Skills

• Passion for food and cooking
• Ability to engage and manage a diverse group of children
• Organizational skills
• Basic kitchen skills
• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($60 for a one-hour class + food reimbursement)
• Ongoing support
• All tools and equipment needed
• A chance to join a team passionate about making a difference
• Accrued Leave: Up to 48 hours of paid leave per year, for use of a variety of health and safety purposes, which team members "earn" at a rate of 1 hour leave for 30 hours worked
• Public Health Emergency (PHE) Leave: Up to 80 hours of PHE-related leave when a PHE is declared

Pay

$60 for a one-hour class + food reimbursement

Schedule

Available at least 2 days a week (Monday - Friday, between 2-5 pm)

Additional Information

Meet some of our chefs in this video: https://vimeo.com/492139079

About Sticky Fingers Cooking®

Our dedicated, talented, and creative team has been busy cultivating 'cool'inary curiosity for thousands of children in online classes, schools, camps, and special events since 2008. We offer quality enrichment cooking classes before, during, and after school, as well as birthday parties, private cooking classes, and camps for children 3-18 years of age. Sticky Fingers Cooking® also operates in select cities across the country!

Join Us in the Kitchen

If you feel that you would be a great fit, please fill out our application. We look forward to meeting you!