Playful Kitchen Mentor: After-School Cooking for Kids

Sticky Fingers Cooking - Colorado Springs; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing support

All tools and equipment provided

Team with passion for kids

Accrued leave: up to 48 hours/year

PHE leave: up to 80 hours

Job summary

Sticky Fingers Cooking is hiring part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructors in Colorado Springs. You will lead on-site, hour-long cooking classes for kids aged 3–18, using our kid-tested recipes.

Training is provided, with supportive team guidance and opportunities to grow with the program. You must be available at least 2 days per week (2–5 pm) and able to manage groups of 8–14 kids, with strong communication and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage groups of 8–14 children
• Availability at least 2 days a week (Mon–Fri, 2–5 pm)
• No professional cooking experience required (training provided)
• Must have reliable transportation and timely communication with team
• Vaccination may be required by districts/schools

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site, hour-long healthy cooking classes for children 3–18 years old
• Plan and teach kid-friendly recipes and cooking skills
• Review curricula weekly and prepare ingredients for class sessions
• Shop for fresh ingredients and ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness
• Foster a fun, engaging learning environment and encourage healthy eating

Skills

Patience with kids

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Punctual and dependable

Team collaboration

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Job description

Sticky Fingers Cooking is hiring part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructors in Colorado Springs. You will lead on-site, hour-long cooking classes for kids aged 3–18, using our kid-tested recipes.

Training is provided, with supportive team guidance and opportunities to grow with the program. You must be available at least 2 days per week (2–5 pm) and able to manage groups of 8–14 kids, with strong communication and reliability.