Des Plaines After-School Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking•Des Plaines, IL

2d•Onsite

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 teaching children aged 3-12 about new ingredients, tastes, and healthy foods from around the world through hands-on cooking classes. Instructors bring a cooking kit to various school locations, prepare and lead hour-long classes, and teach basic kitchen skills and nutrition. The position offers flexibility in scheduling, with classes typically held Monday-Friday between 2-5 pm. Additional prep and wrap-up time is expected around the class duration. The company emphasizes the importance of passionate instructors and provides paid training, support, and necessary equipment.

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 children aged 3-12.
Teach children about new ingredients, healthy foods, and basic kitchen skills (washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition).
Teach the history, geography, and language behind each recipe.
Create creative recipes and teach children about healthy food habits.
Review weekly class curricula and prepare for instruction.
Shop independently for fresh ingredients.
Manage and engage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels.
Interact with children, parents, and school staff.
Bring the kitchen to the kids using a provided cooking kit with necessary equipment and tools.