After School Children

Sticky Fingers Cooking • Englewood, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sticky Fingers Cooking is hiring part-time Chef Instructors in the Englewood 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 one hour long, with instructors on campus for at least 90 minutes; instructors must arrive 20–30 minutes before class. Teaching sessions run 4–12 weeks, and instructors must be available at least two days per week on weekdays between 2 and 5 PM. The role includes preparing for classes, shopping for fresh ingredients, and setting up safe kitchen environments. 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 a week, Monday through Friday, between 2 and 5 PM.
• Arrive on campus 20–30 minutes before the scheduled class; campus time is at least 90 minutes per class.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for cooking and working with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on cooking classes, teaching children to chop, mix, measure, and prepare recipes.
• Introduce students to new ingredients, cuisines, and cultures through engaging activities.
• Prepare for classes using the provided curriculum and shop for fresh ingredients.
• Set up fun, safe kitchen environments.
• Encourage students and help them build confidence in the kitchen.
• Travel to schools in the area to teach classes.

Benefits

• Accrued paid leave: up to 48 hours per year for health- and safety-related purposes, earned at one hour per 30 hours worked.
• Up to 80 hours of Public Health Emergency-related leave when a PHE is declared.
• Ongoing support.
• Tools and equipment provided.
• Food reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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