Kids Chef

About the role

We are looking for a talented Chef to teach hands-on cooking classes for kids ages 2–17 throughout the year. This flexible, year-round role includes after-school cooking series, holiday and school-break classes, birthday parties, and the opportunity to join our summer camp team (June–August).

Schedule

Classes run throughout the year in varying formats:

• After-school series – weekday afternoons, multi-week semester series
• Holiday & school-break classes – single classes or short intensives on school holidays and in-service days, generally daytime hours
• Birthday parties – typically booked on weekends
• Summer camp – Monday–Friday, June 15–August 21, staff hours 8:30am–4pm, camper hours 10am–3:15pm

Availability varies by season. Some instructors work a few classes a month, while others take on a full weekly slate plus parties. Weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• 2+ years of kitchen experience or culinary school attendance
• Teaching experience, especially with children, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on culinary classes and parties for children in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate manner
• Teach pre-developed lesson plans and recipes while maintaining pacing and structure
• Demonstrate proper cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards
• Supervise and support kids during food prep, cooking, and cleanup
• Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for every class or party
• Manage time effectively to complete all planned activities and recipes within the session
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen throughout each session
• Communicate clearly with kids, parents, and studio staff as needed
• Adapt instruction to accommodate varying ages and skill levels, from young beginners to more advanced teens
• Assist with setup and breakdown of classes and parties, including equipment and ingredients
• Uphold company policies, food safety guidelines, and child safety protocols

Pay

Compensation varies by class type and length (single classes, multi-week series, birthday parties, camp days), plus tips.