After School Children's Cooking Instructor

Sticky Fingers Cooking SFC Dallas•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sticky Fingers Cooking® of Dallas is looking to hire part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®! This role involves teaching hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3-18 at various on-site locations. Instructors will create recipes, teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from around the world, and prepare for instruction by shopping for fresh ingredients. The role also includes teaching basic kitchen skills, nutrition, and the cultural context behind recipes in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Requirements

Availability at least 2 days a week (Monday - Friday, between 2-5 pm)
Commitment to teaching full sessions (ranging from 4-12 weeks)
ServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching)
Ability to manage and engage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with kids of varying ages is a plus!
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required by districts and schools

Responsibilities

Lead hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3-18.
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.