Children's Cooking Instructor, Kids Cooking Classes & Seattle Eastside Teaching
Overview
Lead hands-on cooking classes for kids ages 3-18 in Mercer Island and nearby Seattle Eastside locations. Own classroom experiences from prep to presentation, cooking healthy meals and teaching kitchen skills to groups of 8-14 students. Collaborate with a friendly team to deliver kid-tested recipes and engaging lessons. This role offers paid training, flexible part-time hours, and the chance to inspire lifelong healthy eating habits.
What You'll Do10
- 1Lead hour-long cooking enrichment classes on-site for groups of 8-14 children
- 2Prepare for instruction by reviewing weekly curricula and shopping for fresh ingredients
- 3Teach basic kitchen skills and culinary concepts including washing, cutting, measuring, nutrition, and safety
- 4Introduce ingredients from around the world and explain recipe history and geography
- 5Engage children with hands-on activities and encourage healthy food choices
- 6Communicate with the team about class progress and scheduling
- 7Represent Sticky Fingers Cooking with professionalism and enthusiasm
- 8Support ongoing training and implementation of kid-tested recipes
- 9Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment
- 10Assist with setup and cleanup of cooking stations as needed
Requirements10
- 1Availability at least 2 days a week Monday Friday between 2-5pm
- 2Washington Food Worker Card can be obtained before teaching
- 3Ability to manage and engage 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds
- 4Fingerprint background check required upon hire
- 5Reliable transportation and punctuality
- 6Strong communication with team and parents
- 7No prior professional cooking experience required but experience with kids is a plus
- 8Comfort working onsite at different locations in the Seattle Eastside area
- 9Ability to work with 3-18 year olds across multiple sessions
- 10Positive attitude and commitment to completing full 4-12 week sessions
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$40k per year
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