Part-Time Kids' Cooking Instructor — Hands-On Chef

Sticky Fingers Cooking; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sticky Fingers Cooking in Redmond is seeking a part-time Chef Instructor to lead engaging, kid-friendly cooking classes on-site after school. You will work with children aged 3–18, presenting safe kitchen habits and bringing enthusiasm to weekly curricula.

No professional cooking experience is required; training is provided. Reliable transportation is needed, along with availability of at least two days per week (Mon–Fri, 2–5pm) and a fingerprint background check upon hire.

Qualifications

• Availability at least 2 days a week (Mon–Fri, 2–5pm).
• Commitment to teaching full sessions (4–12 weeks).
• Washington Food Worker Card (can obtain before teaching).
• Ability to engage a group of 8–14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels.
• Fingerprints/background check required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes on-site at different locations.
• Review weekly class curricula and prepare for instruction, including shopping for ingredients as needed.
• Teach basic kitchen skills (washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring) and nutrition/safety.
• Explain history, geography, and language behind each recipe to kids.
• Provide encouragement and direction to help kids try new foods and build healthy habits.

Skills

Child engagement

Reliability

Punctuality

Time management

Communication

Job description

Sticky Fingers Cooking in Redmond is seeking a part-time Chef Instructor to lead engaging, kid-friendly cooking classes on-site after school. You will work with children aged 3–18, presenting safe kitchen habits and bringing enthusiasm to weekly curricula.

No professional cooking experience is required; training is provided. Reliable transportation is needed, along with availability of at least two days per week (Mon–Fri, 2–5pm) and a fingerprint background check upon hire.