Kidinary Cooking Academy’s mission as a fun mobile cooking school is to change trends of the childhood obesity epidemic! We are a nut-free allergy-friendly school that believes in partnering with parents to train up children in the way they should grow through hands-on practical daily life skills for a lifetime of wellness. We come to various locations with all the cheffing goods needed to get children cooking and having fun! We would love to have you join us in this mission as we bring our classes to homeschool co-ops, schools, scouts, and organization all over Illinois.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Cooking Asistant to join our team part-time. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking (NO PROFESSIONAL COOKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED) and mentoring students in various culinary skills. Here at Kidinary Cooking Academy we are seeking to provide a safe and empowering environment that allows students to build community friendships, cultivate and expand their culinary skills, explore with their creative minds freely, and learn foundational skills for a lifetime of wellness.
Qualifications:
- At least 16 years of age
- No experience necessary but ability to work in a fast paced environment and move quickly is required.
- Must be kind, compassionate, and patient.
- Must have a passion for food, learning more about the culinary arts, and living a healthy lifestyle .
- Part-time position ; Mainly afternoon, & evening availability.
- Available to teach 2 times a week (Monday-Friday) between 3:30-5 pm, plus if you are available until 8 pm to teach multiple classes a day.
- Instructors must have a current Food Handler Certificate (which can be obtained before teaching) and criminal record check.
-Comfortable teaching/ working with children aged K-5, also being comfortable teaching Grades 6-8 is a plus
- Class management skills to manage a classroom of 8-12 children
- Reliable transportation, punctual, great communication skills
Assiting Duties:
- Preparing and cooking delicious and nutritious meals with students with a provided lesson plan
- Preparing food for classes and cleaning up
- Plan and execute cooking demonstrations or events
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment and equipment
- Communicate with the team in a timely manner
Skills:
- Experience working with students in a teaching or tutoring capacity
- Culinary expertise or a passion for cooking (home cooks welcome, culinary background not required, training is provided)
- Knowledge of special education techniques is a plus
- Strong organizational skills for assisting in the execution of lesson plans and prepping.
If you are enthusiastic about cooking and creating engaging culinary experiences, while refining your culinary skills we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Schedule:
- After school
- Choose your own hours
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Camp
- In-person
- Private school
- Public school
- Religious school
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to commit to teaching a full cooking series assignment of (6-12 weeks minimum at time) as we provide flexible scheduling?
- Are you located in Plainfield,IL , if not what city do you reside in?
- Are you available to work at least twice a week (Monday-Friday) between the hours of 3-7:30 pm? What's your current availability after school & evening?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching/ Working with Children: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Plainfield, IL (Required)
Work Location: In person