Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking•Issaquah, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SFC SEATTLE EASTSIDE LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors in Issaquah to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®! This role involves teaching hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for children aged 3-18 at various on-site locations. The instructor will use creative recipes to teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from around the world in an engaging, hands-on way. Responsibilities include reviewing weekly class curricula, preparing for instruction by independently shopping for fresh ingredients, and teaching basic kitchen skills, nutrition, safety, and the cultural context of recipes. The goal is to teach kids healthy food habits that will nourish their bodies and minds.

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 students aged 3-18.
Use creative recipes to teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from all over the world in an engaging and hands-on way.
Review weekly class curricula and prepare for instruction.
Shop independently for fresh ingredients.
Teach basic kitchen skills including washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition, safety, and more.
Teach the history, geography, and language behind each recipe.
Provide direction and encouragement to children in a dynamic hands-on environment.
Teach kids healthy food habits that will nourish their bodies and minds for a lifetime.