After School Children's Cooking Teacher Escondido

Job Title: Children's Cooking Teacher Escondido

Are you ready to TURNIP the BEET on what Kids Eat®?

SFC San Diego LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking for enthusiastic temporary to permanent part-time Chef Teacher to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®!

If you're passionate about cooking, have experience teaching or coaching kids, and are looking for a fun, flexible, and meaningful part-time job, we want to meet you!

Why You'll Love This Job

• Make an Impact: Teach kids about cooking, nutrition, and healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.
• Flexibility: Perfect for your schedule-classes are typically held on weekdays (2-5 PM).
• Supportive Team: We provide all the tools, training, and recipes you need to succeed.
• Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy creating a hands-on, dynamic learning experience for kids aged 5-14.
• This is a temporary position with the potential for year-round part-time employment based on performance and business needs.

What You'll Do

• Lead Hands-On Cooking Classes: Teach kids how to chop, mix, measure, and create healthy, exciting recipes from around the world.
• Spark Creativity: Introduce kids to new ingredients, cuisines, and cultures in an engaging, interactive way.
• Stay Organized: Prepare for classes using provided curricula, shop for fresh ingredients, and set up fun, safe kitchen environments.
• Communicate via text and phone calls with the Admin Team to ensure students are accounted for, etc.
• Be the Face of Fun: Inspire and encourage kids as they gain confidence in the kitchen.

Who You Are

• Experienced teaching or coaching kids of various ages and backgrounds.
• Available to teach 1 hour classes (on campus approx 90 mins) at least 2 days a week between 2-5 PM, Mondays- Fridays.
• Punctual, reliable, and comfortable managing groups of 8-14 kids. Must arrive on campus 20-30 minutes prior to scheduled class time. Varies per school.
• Able to commit to teaching sessions that run 6-12 weeks.
• Have or willing to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
• Lift up to 30 lbs to store and transport materials.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation.
• Must pass state and FBI background checks as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay ($50 per a one-hour class + food reimbursement + grocery shopping time per class + cell phone/internet reimbursement each month).

**Each class is roughly 1.4 hours on campus. This includes 15 minutes of preparation prior to your scheduled class, and 5-15 minutes of clean up after your scheduled class.

• $20.00/hour grocery shopping time
• $17.25/hour for trainings and staff meetings
• $5 Cellphone/internet reimbursement (monthly)
• $14 reimbursement per class for groceries purchased
• Sick leave at the rate of 1 hour per 30 worked
• Ongoing Support.
• All tools and equipment provided, this includes our special Chef tool kit valued at $175
• A chance to join a team that's passionate about making a difference.

A Day in the Life

As a Sticky Fingers Cooking® insturctor, you'll travel to different schools in your area to bring "the kitchen" to kids. Using our tried-and-true recipes, you'll teach them essential cooking skills, food safety, and the history and culture behind each dish-all while fostering creativity and confidence. From slicing and dicing to learning about global cuisines, kids will have a blast in your classes, and so will you!

About Sticky Fingers Cooking®

Since 2011, Sticky Fingers Cooking® has been bringing the joy of cooking to thousands of kids across the country. We believe in making cooking fun, educational, and accessible for children, and we couldn't do it without passionate instructors like YOU!

SFC San Diego LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join Our Team and Get Kids Cooking!

If this sounds like your jam, apply today! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to our team.

👉 Meet some of our amazing Chefs here!

All Sticky Fingers Cooking(R) employees must undergo a fingerprint background check with the state and FBI.