Afterschool Kids’ Cooking Coach (Part‑Time)

Sticky Fingers Cooking, LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

SFC Chicagoland LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking is hiring a part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor. You will lead hour-long cooking enrichment classes for kids, 3–12, at on-site locations in the Chicagoland area, engaging students with hands-on recipes and nutrition education.

Classes run on weekdays between 2–5pm, with some availability for 3:00–4:30pm preferred. Training is provided and fingerprint background checks are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Availability at least 2 days a week to teach (Mon–Fri, 2–5pm; most 3:00–4:30pm; some 3:00–4:30pm preferred)
• Commitment to teaching weekly for 6–12 weeks
• Experience working with groups of kids of varying ages
• Ability to manage and engage 8–14 children from diverse backgrounds
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to communicate with our team in a timely manner
• Punctual and reliable
• No professional cooking experience required
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching)

Responsibilities

• Lead hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes on-site at various locations.
• Create and teach weekly recipes, introducing new ingredients and healthy foods from around the world.
• Review weekly curricula and prepare for instruction; shop for fresh ingredients.
• Teach basic kitchen skills: washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition, and more.
• Provide direction and encouragement to help children create a new recipe each class.
• Meet and greet families and coordinate with school staff as needed.

Skills

Group management

Child engagement

Reliable transportation

Punctuality

ServSafe Certification

Job description

SFC Chicagoland LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking is hiring a part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor. You will lead hour-long cooking enrichment classes for kids, 3–12, at on-site locations in the Chicagoland area, engaging students with hands-on recipes and nutrition education.

Classes run on weekdays between 2–5pm, with some availability for 3:00–4:30pm preferred. Training is provided and fingerprint background checks are required upon hire.