Cooking Instructor

Cooking Instructor

Job description

Responsibilities include all aspects of running a Cooking Class:

-Reading recipes and shopping for any ingredients in advance of class (to be reimbursed)

-Thoughtfully planning how to lead recipes and keep classes engaged

-Greeting students with enthusiasm

-Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone

-Engaging with students, including all kids in each project

-Communicating and managing a timeline effectively

-Keeping classroom well organized

-Communicating with owner/ management/ coworkers proactively and effectively

QUALIFICATIONS:

You must LOVE being around kids and be able to manage and engage a group of 10-12 kids from diverse backgrounds. Kids LOVE our staff for their fun, positive attitudes.

Cooking + Kitchen experience preferred - must have confidence + creativity!

Ability to work a physical job. Bending, standing and other physical duties are part of the work and we can be inclusive of everyone.

ServSafe certified (we can provide that training).

You must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, physical fitness and a good sense of humor.

Punctual and reliable with access to reliable transportation.

Available M-F during school hours: classes run 8:15-10:15AM, 10:25-12:25PM, 1:30-3:30PM.

Commitment to teaching full sessions June 17-28, July 1-12, July 15-26.

Start date: ASAP - we can offer training anytime and get the right candidate started soon!

ABOUT SCHOOLHOUSE KITCHEN + STUDIO

Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio has been operating for over 7 years in the River Forest area. We love to share the joy of cooking with kids and their families as they develop skills, confidence, and independence in the kitchen! Our goal is for every class to feel like instructors have invited kids into their home kitchens. The atmosphere is relaxed, light-hearted, and cozy while the recipes are challenging and delicious. The perfect blend of comfort and challenge!

Our Portage Park location opened February 2023 and this beautiful big open space is the perfect home for our second Schoolhouse. We offer all of the fun programming for kids along with Family Cooking Parties and Adult Classes + Parties. 4410 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Our Wicker Park location opened in June 2023 kicking off with Homesteading Camps! We host camps, kids’ classes, parties and family cooking events at this location. 2337 W. North Ave.

Patrons from our original location in River Forest eagerly await the opening of our Oak Park kitchen in Summer 2024. This will be the home of birthday parties and special events, family cooking classes, and camps.

Our Mobile Kitchen expanded to 9 schools in September 2023, extending engaging cooking experiences to hundreds of children across Chicagoland each week!

ABOUT MOBILE KITCHEN PROGRAMMING

We provide instructors with a kit of mobile cooking equipment, training, and recipes. Instructors gather a few fresh ingredients, set up the mobile kitchen, and carry out 60-90 minute classes with kids at their school. We teach children how to carry out fun and engaging recipes from start to finish: from rinsing produce to cleaning up tables. We aim for children to have confidence and creativity in the kitchen and to connect with loved ones through good food.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Schoolhouse Kitchen+Studio is owned by Cheryl Knecht and Sarah Edgar. Sarah and Cheryl are known for their work in cooperative business development, community building and they work to cultivate in their place of work. Schoolhouse fosters creative, collaborative relationships that are respectful and welcoming to all. Our work environment is creative, flexible and honors everyone’s innate skills and talents… and hard work.