After School Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking • Littleton, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sticky Fingers Cooking is hiring enthusiastic part-time Chef Instructors in the Littleton/Englewood area to teach children ages 3–18 about cooking, nutrition, and healthy eating. Instructors travel to local schools and lead hands-on classes using provided curricula, recipes, tools, and equipment. Classes are one hour long, with instructors arriving on campus 20–30 minutes beforehand; time on campus is generally 90 minutes or more. Classes take place on weekdays between 2 and 5 PM, and instructors must be available at least two days per week and able to commit to teaching sessions lasting 4–12 weeks.

The role includes preparing for classes, shopping for fresh ingredients, and setting up safe kitchen environments. Instructors teach cooking skills and food safety while introducing children to recipes, ingredients, cuisines, and the history and culture behind dishes. The position pays $65 per one-hour class plus food reimbursement. Employees must undergo a fingerprint background check.

Requirements

• Experience working with children of various ages and backgrounds.
• Availability to teach one-hour classes at least two days a week, Monday through Friday, between 2 and 5 PM.
• Ability to arrive on campus 20–30 minutes before class; on-campus time is 90 minutes or more, varying by school.
• Ability to commit to teaching sessions lasting 4–12 weeks.
• Willingness to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds to store and transport materials.
• Reliable vehicle and ability to drive.
• Punctuality, reliability, and comfort managing groups of 8–14 children.
• Must undergo a fingerprint background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on cooking classes for children, teaching skills such as chopping, mixing, and measuring.
• Introduce children to new ingredients, recipes, cuisines, and cultures in an engaging, interactive way.
• Prepare for classes using provided curricula and recipes.
• Shop for fresh ingredients and set up safe kitchen environments.
• Encourage and inspire children as they develop confidence in the kitchen.
• Travel to different schools in the area to teach classes.

Benefits

• Up to 48 hours of accrued paid leave 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.
• Ongoing support.
• Tools and equipment provided.

What This Job Offers

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