Kids Chef

Evolving Solution Services; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Table, an interactive culinary studio and event space, seeks a talented Chef to teach hands-on cooking classes for kids ages 2–17 throughout the year. The role includes after-school series, holiday and school-break classes, birthday parties, and potential summer camp work.

Hours vary by season with weekend parties and daytime classes; we tailor schedules and some weekend availability is a must. Teaching kids and kitchen safety are central, with compensation varying by class type and tips.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of kitchen experience or culinary school.
• Teaching children is a plus.
• Flexible schedule including after-school, holidays, weekends and summer camps.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on culinary classes and parties for children.
• Teach pre-developed lesson plans and recipes while maintaining pacing and structure.
• Demonstrate proper cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards.
• Supervise and support kids during food prep, cooking, and cleanup.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for every class or party.
• Manage time effectively to complete all planned activities and recipes within the session.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen throughout each session.
• Communicate clearly with kids, parents, and studio staff as needed.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate varying ages and skill levels.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of classes and parties, including equipment and ingredients.
• Uphold company policies, food safety guidelines, and child safety protocols.

Skills

Teaching experience

Kids-friendly

Kitchen experience

Education

Culinary school

Job description

Love cooking and working with kids? Join our team at Hudson Table! We are an interactive culinary studio and event space looking for a talented Chef to teach hands-on cooking classes for kids ages 2–17 throughout the year. This is a flexible, year-round role that includes after-school cooking series, holiday and school-break classes, and birthday parties — with the opportunity to also join our summer camp team (June–August).

Schedule:
Classes run throughout the year and formats vary:

• After-school series – weekday afternoons, running as multi-week semester series
• Holiday & school-break classes – single classes or short intensives on school holidays and in-service days, generally daytime hours
• Birthday parties – typically booked on weekends
• Summer camp – Monday–Friday, June 15–August 21, staff hours 8:30am–4pm, camper hours 10am–3:15pm

Availability needed varies by season — some instructors work a few classes a month, others take on a full weekly slate plus parties. We'll work with you to build a schedule that fits. Some weekend availability is a must.

Teaching experience, especially with children, is a plus. Must have 2+ years of kitchen experience or have attended culinary school.

Compensation: Pay varies by class type and length (single classes, multi-week series, birthday parties, camp days), plus tips.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead hands-on culinary classes and parties for children in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate manner
• Teach pre-developed lesson plans and recipes while maintaining pacing and structure
• Demonstrate proper cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards
• Supervise and support kids during food prep, cooking, and cleanup
• Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for every class or party
• Manage time effectively to complete all planned activities and recipes within the session
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen throughout each session
• Communicate clearly with kids, parents, and studio staff as needed
• Adapt instruction to accommodate varying ages and skill levels, from young beginners to more advanced teens
• Assist with setup and breakdown of classes and parties, including equipment and ingredients
• Uphold company policies, food safety guidelines, and child safety protocols