Kids Cooking Instructor — Flexible Year-Round Schedule

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

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.