Part-Time Chef Instructors (Kids + Adults)

Sticky Fingers Cooking Central New Jersey • Bridgewater, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sticky Fingers Cooking® is hiring part-time Chef Instructors to lead hands-on cooking classes for children and older adults in schools, community centers, libraries, and senior living communities. Instructors teach cooking skills, nutrition, food safety, and confidence-building techniques in engaging, inclusive settings, adapting their approach to participants’ ages and needs.

Classes may be scheduled during the school day, in the morning or early afternoon for adult programs, or after school (typically 2–5 PM). Instructors must be available to teach at least two days per week and commit to multi-week sessions, typically 4–12 weeks. Classes are one hour, with approximately 90 minutes onsite including setup and cleanup. The role includes shopping and preparation, and averages an estimated $35–$40 per hour equivalent; compensation is $60 per class.

Sticky Fingers Cooking® provides recipes, lesson plans, equipment, and training. Instructors travel to teaching locations, represent the company professionally, and help create enjoyable shared cooking experiences for participants. Applicants must pass state and FBI background checks as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Available to teach at least two days per week, with flexibility for morning and early-afternoon adult programs and after-school classes, typically 2–5 PM.
• Able to teach one-hour classes and be onsite for approximately 90 minutes, arriving 15–20 minutes early as required by the venue.
• Willing to commit to multi-week sessions, typically 4–12 weeks.
• Punctual, reliable, and confident managing groups of 8–14 participants.
• Willing to travel up to one hour to teaching locations.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds to transport equipment and supplies.
• Have or be willing to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Pass state and FBI background checks as a condition of employment.
• Comfortable and enthusiastic working with children and older adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on cooking classes, teaching participants to chop, mix, measure, and prepare recipes safely.
• Adapt pacing, language, and facilitation to suit children and older adults.
• Foster creativity, confidence, and community through shared cooking experiences.
• Prepare for sessions using provided curriculum and shop for ingredients.
• Transport supplies and equipment, and set up and break down class environments.
• Represent Sticky Fingers Cooking® positively and professionally to participants, staff, and community partners.
• Teach cooking skills, food safety, and cultural context using the company’s recipes and curriculum.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $60 per class; the role averages an estimated $35–$40 per hour equivalent, including shopping and preparation.
• Recipes, lesson plans, equipment, tools, and training provided.
• Meaningful work focused on creativity, community, and real-world impact.

What This Job Offers

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