After-School Kids' Cooking Coach (Part-Time)

Sticky Fingers Cooking, LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

SFC Chicagoland LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is seeking a part‑time After School Children's Cooking Instructor to bring engaging, hands‑on classes to kids in the Chicagoland area. Classes run 2–5pm with most sessions 3:00–4:30pm, offering an hourly, child‑friendly cooking experience and ongoing weekly sessions.

You will lead classes, develop kid‑friendly recipes, and ensure safety and engagement while teaching basic kitchen skills and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Availability at least 2 days a week to teach (Mon‑Fri 2‑5pm, most classes 3:00–4:30pm)
• Commitment to teaching weekly for 6–12 weeks
• Experience working with groups of kids of varying ages
• Ability to manage 8–14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels
• Fingerprint background check will be required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Lead hour‑long cooking classes on-site at locations in your area
• Create creative recipes and teach children about new ingredients
• Shop independently for fresh ingredients and prepare for instruction
• Teach basic kitchen skills (washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition)
• Explain the history, geography, and language behind each recipe
• Encourage healthy eating habits and positive attitudes toward food

Skills

Group management

Punctual and reliable

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Teaching children

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Job description

SFC Chicagoland LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is seeking a part‑time After School Children's Cooking Instructor to bring engaging, hands‑on classes to kids in the Chicagoland area. Classes run 2–5pm with most sessions 3:00–4:30pm, offering an hourly, child‑friendly cooking experience and ongoing weekly sessions.

You will lead classes, develop kid‑friendly recipes, and ensure safety and engagement while teaching basic kitchen skills and nutrition.