Summer Program Cooking Class Instructor

Taste Buds Kitchen; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay ($25/hr)

Social events

Employee discounts

Free t-shirt

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen in Wellesley is seeking a Summer Program Cooking Instructor to host cooking classes for children aged four to teens. The ideal candidate is energetic, has prior culinary experience, and enjoys inspiring young cooks. Responsibilities include hosting engaging classes and ensuring a fun, safe kitchen environment.

This part-time position offers competitive pay at $25/hr, with opportunities for additional hours and advancement. A positive attitude and first aid/CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience entertaining kids and/or adults.
• Experience in a culinary or restaurant environment preferred but not required.
• Comfortable speaking in front of a group.

Responsibilities

• Host amazing cooking classes for children.
• Engage and teach guests about cooking and baking skills.
• Ensure customer satisfaction during classes.
• Create a safe and clean environment for cooking.
• Provide first aid/CPR if necessary.

Skills

Culinary experience

Ability to engage children

Communication skills

First aid/CPR certification

Ability to work solo and in teams

Job description

Love kids, cooking, and looking for a summer job?! Apply now to become a Summer Program Cooking Instructor!

At Taste Buds Kitchen, the Summer Program Cooking Instructor hosts cooking classes for children from the age of four up into the teens! We are looking for a high‑energy individual who enjoys inspiring those around them to have fun in the Kitchen. The right candidate should have prior culinary experience, a passion for the culinary arts, and the organizational skills required to plan and host a great cooking class experience for children. You must be at least 18 years old to be considered.

We are looking for candidates with Monday to Friday availability to work the following shifts during the Summer program season:

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Priority is given to those available for the entire season. More hours are available for those who would also like to work nights and weekends!

What we offer:

• Great part‑time summer job with the ability for more hours for those with open availability
• Competitive hourly pay ($25/hr)
• Steady employment
• Opportunity for advancement for those with passion, skill, and talent
• Social events
• Employee discounts
• Free t‑shirt

Summer Program Cooking Instructor responsibilities:

• Host amazing cooking classes teaching children from the age of four up into the teens
• Engage and teach guests about various cooking and baking skills related to the class menu
• Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our guests
• You will be responsible for the success of the event from start to finish
• Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction
• Sometimes you will work solo, but typically you will manage and supervise a team of culinary assistants for larger classes
• Set up before class and clean‑up after
• Create a controlled, safe, and clean environment
• Provide first aid / CPR treatment if needed

Ideal candidate qualifications:

• You are a self‑starter who can work in a fast‑paced environment and move quickly
• You have a natural curiosity and passion for food & culinary entertainment
• You have an upbeat personality with an infectious smile
• You are eager to get your hands dirty
• You communicate well with children
• You are confident in a range of cooking and baking techniques
• You are comfortable speaking in front of a group with an amplified speaking voice
• You have at least one or more years of experience entertaining kids and/or adults
• You have relevant cooking and restaurant experience, but this is not a requirement
• You have formal teaching experience and training in education and childhood development, but this is not a requirement
• You are able to stand for long periods of time and lift 45 pounds
• You are first aid/CPR certified
• You enjoy the small business atmosphere

Who are we?

Taste Buds Kitchen has taken the country by storm with a refreshingly simple concept. We provide culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state‑of‑the‑art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2 to teen love our hands‑on cooking classes, school break programs, birthday parties, and field trips. Adults love our BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational! We always strive to engage and delight our guests.