After School Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sticky Fingers Cooking is seeking enthusiastic part-time Chef Instructors in the Green Valley Ranch/East Denver area to teach children cooking, nutrition, and healthy eating. Instructors travel to schools and lead hands-on classes for children ages 3–18, using provided curricula and recipes to teach cooking skills, food safety, and the history and culture of dishes. The role includes preparing for classes, shopping for fresh ingredients, and creating safe, engaging kitchen environments. Classes are scheduled on weekdays from 2–5 PM, Monday through Thursday, and instructors must be available for at least two days per week. Classes last one hour, with instructors on campus for at least 90 minutes. Teaching sessions run 4–12 weeks. Applications are accepted until November 16th.

Requirements

• Experience working with children of various ages and backgrounds.
• Available to teach at least two days a week, Monday through Thursday, between 2–5 PM.
• Able to teach one-hour classes and remain on campus for at least 90 minutes.
• Punctual, reliable, and comfortable managing groups of 8–14 children.
• Able to arrive on campus 20–30 minutes before the scheduled class; timing varies by school.
• Able to commit to teaching sessions lasting 4–12 weeks.
• Willing to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds to store and transport materials.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and be able to drive.
• Must undergo a fingerprint background check.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for cooking and experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on cooking classes, teaching children to chop, mix, measure, and prepare recipes.
• Introduce children to new ingredients, cuisines, and cultures in an engaging and interactive way.
• Prepare for classes using provided curricula and recipes.
• Shop for fresh ingredients and set up safe, engaging kitchen environments.
• Encourage children and help them build confidence in the kitchen.
• Travel to schools in the assigned area to teach classes.

Benefits

• Accrued leave of up to 48 hours per year for health- and safety-related purposes, earned at a rate of one hour per 30 hours worked.
• Up to 80 hours of Public Health Emergency-related leave when a public health emergency is declared.
• Food reimbursement.
• Ongoing support, training, curricula, recipes, tools, and equipment provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed