LaGrange After School Children
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 portable kitchen kit to various school locations, leading hour-long classes. Responsibilities include preparing for instruction, shopping for fresh ingredients, teaching basic kitchen skills, and educating children on nutrition and the cultural aspects of recipes. The goal is to instill healthy food habits in a dynamic and engaging environment.
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.
- Educate children on 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
- Pays a great starting wage of $60.00 per class + food reimbursement
- Choose which days work best for you.
- School assignments will be as close to your home/work as possible.
- Provides paid hands-on training and individualized support.
- Friendly schedule
- All the needed equipment, and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
