Culinary Cooking Class Instructor/Host

Taste Buds Kitchen; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen – Parkville is seeking a high-energy Culinary Cooking Class Instructor to host exciting cooking classes for kids, families, and adults. You will engage guests, teach cooking and baking skills, and ensure a fun, safe kitchen environment.

Hours may fluctuate based on scheduling; flexible scheduling, opportunity to earn tips, and participate in training and events.

Qualifications

• Self-starter thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and passion for food and culinary entertainment.
• Excellent communication skills, especially with children.
• Proficient in a range of cooking and baking techniques.
• Confident speaking in front of groups with an amplified voice.
• Minimum of one year of experience entertaining kids and/or adults.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 pounds.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2‑99.
• Engage guests and teach cooking and baking skills related to the class menu.
• Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our guests.
• Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work solo or supervise a team of culinary assistants for larger events.
• Set up before class and clean up after.
• Maintain a controlled, clean environment, providing first aid/CPR treatment if needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Cooking techniques

Kids engagement

Communication

Job description

About Us

Taste Buds Kitchen offers culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state‑of‑the‑art kitchen studio.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Job Description

Join Taste Buds Kitchen – Parkville as a Culinary Cooking Class Instructor and host exciting cooking classes for kids, families, and adults. We seek a high‑energy individual who loves inspiring others to have fun in the kitchen. Hours may fluctuate based on scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2‑99.
• Engage and teach guests various cooking and baking skills related to the class menu.
• Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our guests.
• Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work solo or supervise a team of culinary assistants for larger events.
• Set up before class and clean up after.
• Maintain a controlled, clean environment, providing first aid/CPR treatment if needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Flexible scheduling
• Fun social events
• Employee discounts
• Free T‑shirt

Qualifications

• Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Natural curiosity and passion for food and culinary entertainment
• Excellent communication skills, especially with children
• Proficient in a range of cooking and baking techniques
• Confident speaking in front of groups with an amplified voice
• Minimum of one year of experience entertaining kids and/or adults
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 pounds
• CPR certified