After School Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking ATX•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sticky Fingers Cooking® of Austin is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors in the Westlake and North Austin areas to help cultivate culinary curiosity in kids. This role involves leading hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3-18 at various on-site locations. Instructors will teach basic kitchen skills, nutrition, and the cultural context of recipes, while also preparing for instruction by reviewing curricula and shopping for fresh ingredients. The goal is to teach children healthy food habits that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Requirements

Availability at least 2 days a week (Monday - Friday) in the afternoon between 2-5 pm.
Commitment to teaching full sessions (ranging from 4-12 weeks).
ServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching).
Ability to manage and engage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels.
Must pass a fingerprint background check upon hire.
Access to reliable transportation.
Ability to communicate with the team in a timely manner.
Punctual and reliable.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with kids of varying ages is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3-18.
Teach basic kitchen skills including washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, and nutrition.
Educate children on the history, geography, and language behind each recipe.
Prepare for instruction by reviewing weekly class curricula.
Shop independently for fresh ingredients.
Manage and engage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels.
Interact with children, parents, and school staff.
Bring the kitchen to the kids using provided cooking kits.