Children's Cooking Instructor Seattle Eastside (Seattle)

Sticky Fingers Cooking • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SFC SEATTLE EASTSIDE LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors in Seattle to help cultivate 'cool'inary 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 an engaging, 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 for life.

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.
• 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.
• Use creative recipes to teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from around the world.
• Review weekly class curricula and prepare for instruction.
• Independently shop for fresh ingredients.
• Teach basic kitchen skills including washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition, and safety.
• Teach the history, geography, and language behind each recipe.
• Provide direction and encouragement to children in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• Instill healthy food habits that will nourish bodies and minds for a lifetime.

Benefits

• Paid hands-on training
• Individualized support
• Great pay
• Friendly schedule
• All needed equipment and tools provided

What This Job Offers

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