Buffalo Grove After-School Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking • Buffalo Grove, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SFC Chicagoland LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking to hire a part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor to cultivate culinary curiosity in kids. This role involves leading fun, hands-on cooking classes for children aged 3-12, introducing them to new ingredients and tastes. The instructor will work on-site at various school locations, teaching basic kitchen skills, nutrition, and the cultural context of recipes. The position requires preparing for instruction, including independent shopping for fresh ingredients, and managing groups of 8-14 children. The goal is to teach children healthy food habits that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Requirements

• Availability at least 2 days a week to teach (Classes are Monday - Friday and take place between 2-5pm; most classes are between 3:00 - 4:30pm).
• Commitment to teaching weekly for full sessions (ranging from 6-12 weeks).
• Experience working with groups of kids of varying ages.
• 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.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching).
• Must pass a fingerprint background check upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Some availability between 3:00 - 4:30pm will be strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3-12.
• 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.
• Shop independently for fresh ingredients.
• Teach basic kitchen skills including washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, and nutrition.
• Teach the history, geography, and language behind each recipe.
• Provide direction and encouragement to children in a dynamic hands-on environment.
• Teach kids healthy food habits.

Benefits

• Great starting wage of $60.00 per class + food reimbursement.
• Paid hands-on training.
• Individualized support.
• Friendly schedule.
• All the needed equipment and tools provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed