Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking•Kirkland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SFC SEATTLE EASTSIDE LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors in Kirkland to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®! This role involves leading hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for children aged 3-18 at various on-site locations. Instructors will use creative recipes to teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from around the world in a hands-on manner. Responsibilities include reviewing weekly class curricula, preparing for instruction by independently shopping for fresh ingredients, and teaching basic kitchen skills such as washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition, and safety. The role also involves teaching the history, geography, and language behind each recipe, fostering healthy food habits in children.

Requirements

Availability at least 2 days a week (Monday - Friday, between 2-5pm).
Commitment to teaching full sessions (ranging from 4-12 weeks).
Washington Food Worker Card (can obtain before teaching).
Ability to manage and engage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels.
Must pass a fingerprint background check upon hire.
Access to reliable transportation.
Ability to communicate with the team in a timely manner.
Punctual and reliable.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with kids of varying ages is a plus.
No professional cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

Lead hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3-18.
Use creative recipes to teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from around the world.
Review weekly class curricula and prepare for instruction.
Shop independently for fresh ingredients.
Teach basic kitchen skills including washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition, and safety.
Teach the history, geography, and language behind each recipe.
Provide direction and encouragement to children in a dynamic hands-on environment.
Foster healthy food habits in children.