Kids Chef

Hudson Table; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Table, an interactive culinary studio and event space in New York, seeks a talented Chef to teach hands-on cooking classes for kids aged 2–17 year-round. The role includes after-school series, holiday and school-break classes, birthday parties, and potential summer camp work from June to August.

Lead engaging, age-appropriate lessons, ensure kitchen safety and sanitation, manage class flow, and adapt instruction to various ages and skill levels while collaborating with studio staff and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen experience or attended culinary school.
• Experience teaching or working with children is a plus.
• Ability to teach and engage kids ages 2–17 in hands-on lessons.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching kids

Cooking

Kitchen safety

Classroom management

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