After School Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sticky Fingers Cooking is hiring enthusiastic part-time Chef Instructors in the Denver Metro area to teach children ages 3–18 about cooking, nutrition, food safety, and healthy eating. Instructors travel to different schools and lead hands-on classes using provided curricula and recipes, introducing children to ingredients, cuisines, cultures, and the history behind dishes while helping them build creativity and confidence. Classes are one hour long, with instructors on campus for at least 90 minutes, and sessions run for 4–12 weeks. Classes are held on weekdays between 2 and 5 PM, and instructors must be available at least two days per week. Instructors arrive on campus 20–30 minutes before class, depending on the school. The role is part-time and pays $65 per one-hour class, plus food reimbursement. Tools, equipment, training, recipes, and ongoing support are provided. 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 Friday, between 2 and 5 PM.
• Be on campus for at least 90 minutes per class and arrive 20–30 minutes before the scheduled class, depending on the 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 lbs 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 for children, teaching skills such as chopping, mixing, and measuring.
• Teach children about cooking, nutrition, healthy eating habits, and food safety.
• Introduce children to new ingredients, cuisines, cultures, and the history behind dishes.
• Prepare for classes using the provided curricula and recipes.
• Shop for fresh ingredients and set up safe, engaging kitchen environments.
• Encourage and inspire children as they build confidence in the kitchen.
• Travel to different schools in the Denver Metro area to teach classes.

Benefits

• Up to 48 hours of accrued paid leave per year for various health- and safety-related purposes, earned at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Up to 80 hours of Public Health Emergency-related leave when a PHE is declared.
• Ongoing support, training, recipes, tools, and equipment are provided.

What This Job Offers

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