After School Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking • Lone Tree, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sticky Fingers Cooking is hiring part-time Chef Instructors in the Lonetree and surrounding area to teach children ages 3–18 about cooking, nutrition, food safety, and healthy eating. Instructors travel to schools and lead hands-on classes using provided curricula, recipes, tools, and equipment. Classes are scheduled on weekdays, Monday through Thursday, between 2 and 5 PM. Instructors must be available for at least two days per week and commit to teaching sessions lasting 4–12 weeks. Each class is one hour, with instructors on campus for at least 90 minutes and arriving 20–30 minutes before class. Applications are accepted until October 27th. All 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 per week, Monday through Thursday, between 2 and 5 PM.
• Ability to be on campus for at least 90 minutes per class and arrive 20–30 minutes before the scheduled start time; timing varies 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, teaching children to chop, mix, measure, and prepare recipes.
• Introduce children to ingredients, cuisines, and cultures in an engaging and interactive way.
• Prepare for classes using the provided curriculum.
• Shop for fresh ingredients and set up safe, engaging kitchen environments.
• Encourage and inspire children as they build confidence in the kitchen.
• Travel to schools in the area to teach classes.
• Teach essential cooking skills, food safety, and the history and culture behind dishes.

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.
• Food reimbursement.
• Ongoing support.
• Tools, equipment, training, and recipes provided.

What This Job Offers

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