Deerfield 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, hands-on cooking classes for children aged 3-12, introducing them to new ingredients and tastes. The instructor will bring a cooking kit to various school locations, prepare and teach hour-long classes using provided recipes, and educate children on basic kitchen skills, nutrition, and the cultural context of food. The position requires a commitment to teaching weekly for full sessions and involves independent shopping for fresh ingredients.
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 children aged 3-12.
- Introduce children to new ingredients and healthy foods from around the world in an engaging and hands-on way.
- Create creative recipes and teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods.
- 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 in a dynamic hands-on environment.
- Teach kids healthy food habits.
Benefits
- Great starting wage of $60.00 per class + food reimbursement.
- Part-time, flexible schedule.
- School assignments as close to home/work as possible.
- Paid hands-on training.
- Individualized support.
- All necessary 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
