Kids Chef
Hudson Table · Brooklyn, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Join our team at Hudson Table, an interactive culinary studio and event space, as a Chef teaching hands-on cooking classes for kids ages 2–17. This flexible, year-round role includes after-school series, holiday and school-break classes, birthday parties, and summer camp opportunities (June–August).
Schedule
Classes run throughout the year in varying formats:
- After-school series – Weekday afternoons, multi-week semester sessions
- 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 education
- Teaching experience, especially with children, is a plus
Pay
Compensation varies by class type and length (single classes, multi-week series, birthday parties, camp days), plus tips.
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