After School Children's Cooking Instructor

Sticky Fingers Cooking ATX•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sticky Fingers Cooking® of Austin is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors in South & Central Austin to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®! Please read the entire job description to make sure you are the right fit! Are you looking for a fun, part-time job? Do you love working with kids? Are you able to commit to a set, afternoon class schedule? (days vary) Are you passionate about introducing kids to new ingredients and exploring new tastes in the kitchen? If so, please read on and consider joining us in the kitchen! Our instructors work in local schools by bringing the kitchen to the kids with our provided cooking kit that contains all the necessary equipment. As a part-time chef 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 60 minute healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students. 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. Teach kids healthy food habits that will nourish their bodies and minds for a lifetime.

Requirements

No professional cooking experience required, just a love of food!
Experience working with kids of varying ages is REQUIRED
Availability at least 2 days a week (Monday - Friday, between 2-5 pm)
Commitment to teaching full sessions (ranging from 6-12 weeks)
Ability to manage and engage a group of 8-14 children
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
ServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching)

Responsibilities

Interact with children between the ages of 3-18, parents, and school staff each week
Work on-site at different locations in your area, leading 60 minute healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students
Create creative recipes and teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from all over the world in an engaging and hands-on way
Review weekly class curricula and prepare for instruction which includes shopping independently for fresh ingredients
Teach basic kitchen skills including washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition, and more as well as the history, geography, and language behind each recipe
Provide the direction and encouragement to create a new recipe each class
Teach kids healthy food habits that will nourish their bodies and minds for a lifetime