Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking•Sammamish, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SFC SEATTLE EASTSIDE LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors in Bellevue to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about introducing kids to new ingredients and exploring new tastes in the kitchen. As a part-time Chef Instructor, you will be the face of our company, interacting with children, parents, and school staff. You will work on-site at different locations, leading hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3-18. Each week, you will use creative recipes to teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from around the world in an engaging, hands-on way. This role requires organizational skills to review weekly class curricula, prepare for instruction, and shop independently for fresh ingredients. You will teach basic kitchen skills, nutrition, safety, and the cultural context behind each recipe, fostering healthy food habits that will last a lifetime.

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.
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!
No professional cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

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