Culinary Cooking Class Instructor/Host

Taste Buds Kitchen - Parkville; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus tips

Flexible scheduling

Fun social events

Employee discounts

Free T-shirt

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen - Parkville is seeking a Culinary Cooking Class Instructor to host classes for kids, families, and adults. We value high energy and a passion for making cooking fun. Hours may fluctuate due to our events-based schedule.

Join a team that delivers hands-on classes, camps, birthday parties, and corporate events in a studio setting. Training and development are provided, with opportunities for flexible scheduling and growth.

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.

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 manage and 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

Self-starter

Curiosity

Kids communication

Culinary techniques

Public speaking

Experience with kids/adults

CPR certification

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits:

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

Who are we?

Taste Buds Kitchen has captivated the country with a refreshingly simple concept: providing culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the‑art Kitchen Studio.

• For Kids (ages 2 to teen): We offer hands‑on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips.
• For Adults: We provide BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events.

Our innovative programs are entertaining and educational, and we always strive to engage and delight our guests.

Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Job Description:

Join Taste Buds Kitchen - Parkville as a Culinary Cooking Class Instructor and host various exciting cooking classes for kids, families, and adults! We seek a high-energy individual who loves inspiring others to have fun in the kitchen. We are an events-based business and hours may fluctuate based on scheduling.

Culinary Cooking Class Instructor 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 manage and 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

Culinary Cooking Class Instructor 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