Children's Cooking Instructor Seattle Eastside (Redmond)

Sticky Fingers Cooking•Redmond, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SFC SEATTLE EASTSIDE LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors in Redmond 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 use creative recipes to teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from around the world in a hands-on way. Responsibilities include reviewing weekly class curricula, preparing for instruction, and independently shopping for fresh ingredients. The role also involves teaching basic kitchen skills, nutrition, safety, and the cultural context behind recipes, aiming to instill healthy food habits in children.

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!

Responsibilities

Lead hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3-18.
Work on-site at different locations in the area.
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.