Evanston After-School Children's Cooking Instructor
About The Position
SFC Chicagoland LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is seeking a part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor to cultivate culinary curiosity in kids. This role involves leading fun, engaging cooking classes for children aged 3-12, introducing them to new ingredients and tastes. Instructors bring a cooking kit to various school locations and teach hour-long classes focusing on healthy recipes from around the world. Responsibilities include reviewing curricula, shopping for ingredients, and teaching basic kitchen skills, nutrition, and the cultural context of recipes. The goal is to instill healthy food habits in children.
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
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching)
- 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, including shopping 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 that will nourish their bodies and minds for a lifetime.
Benefits
- Part-time schedule
- Great starting wage of $60.00 per class + food reimbursement
- School assignments as close to your home/work as possible
- Paid hands-on training
- Individualized support
- All the needed equipment and tools provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
