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Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$22.21 - $23.63/hr

... cooking class experience in every session by following provided recipes and game plans while holding employees accountable for quality and execution. · Work with store leadership to increase foot ...

CSC Generation

Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$22.21 - $23.63/hr

... cooking class experience in every session by following provided recipes and game plans while holding employees accountable for quality and execution. • Work with store leadership to increase foot ...

CSC Generation

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

... cooking class experience in every session by following provided recipes and game plans while holding employees accountable for quality and execution. • Work with store leadership to increase foot ...

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Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

... cooking class experience in every session by following provided recipes and game plans while holding employees accountable for quality and execution. • Work with store leadership to increase foot ...

CSC Generation

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

Carlsbad, CA

$70K - $75K/yr

... cooking class experience in every session by following provided recipes and game plans while holding employees accountable for quality and execution. · Work with store leadership to increase foot ...

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What is a cooking class?

Cooking classes are structured sessions where individuals or groups learn how to prepare and cook different types of food. These classes can be offered in-person or online and are typically led by professional chefs or experienced instructors. Participants learn various culinary techniques, recipes, and kitchen safety practices. Cooking classes cater to all skill levels—from beginners to advanced cooks—and often focus on specific cuisines or skills such as baking, knife skills, or healthy cooking.

What are some typical challenges instructors face when leading a cooking class, and how are they addressed?

Instructors in cooking classes often encounter challenges such as managing participants with varying skill levels, keeping the class engaged, and ensuring safety in a busy kitchen. To address these, instructors prepare adaptable lesson plans, use clear demonstrations, and foster a supportive environment where questions are encouraged. Additionally, they emphasize teamwork and provide hands-on guidance to help everyone stay on track and enjoy the learning experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cooking class instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cooking Class Instructor, you need strong culinary expertise, teaching ability, and typically a culinary degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, food safety standards, and instructional tools (like demonstration cameras or virtual platforms) is important. Excellent communication, patience, and the ability to motivate and engage students are standout soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for delivering effective, enjoyable learning experiences and ensuring students develop practical cooking abilities safely.

What are the most commonly searched types of Cooking Class jobs in California?

The most popular types of Cooking Class jobs in California are:

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Infographic showing various Cooking Class job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Children's Cooking Instructor

San Diego, CA • On-site

Sticky Fingers Cooking San Diego
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$50/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Sticky Fingers Cooking® of San Diego is looking to hire part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®!Are you ready to TURNIP the BEET on what KIDS EAT®?Are you looking for a fun, part-time job?Do you love the magical combination of children and cooking?Are you passionate about introducing kids to new ingredients and exploring new tastes in the kitchen?Do you have a love for food and want to lead cooking classes for children using our kid-tested and approved recipes?If so, please read on and consider joining us in the classroom!This position pays a great starting wage of $50.00 per 1 hour class + shopping time + $14 food reimbursement. Choose which days work best for you with an option to work holidays or weekends. School assignments will be as close to your home/work as possible.Our instructors bring the kitchen to the kids with our cooking kit that contains all the necessary equipment and tools. SFC San Diego, LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® provides paid hands-on training and individualized support.QUALIFICATIONSAvailability at least 2 days a week (Monday - Friday, between 1:30-4 pm)Commitment to teaching full sessions (ranging from 6-12 weeks)ServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching)Ability to manage and engage a group of 8-12 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levelsUpon hire, employees will be required to pass a fingerprint background checkAccess to reliable transportationAbility to communicate with our team in a timely mannerPunctual and reliableNo professional cooking experience requiredExperience working with kids of varying ages is a huge plus!Use of a cellular device for attendance and recipesLet's TACO-bout "a day in the life" of an After School Children's Cooking InstructorAs a part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor, you are the face of our company, getting to interact with children between the ages of 4-18, parents, and school staff each week. You work on-site at different locations in your area, leading hour-long healthy and engaging cooking enrichment classes for students.Each week, you cook creative recipes while teaching children about new ingredients and healthy foods from all over the world in an engaging and hands-on way. Each week you must prepare for class by: shopping independently for ingredients, reviewing recipe, and packing your Chef kit. You will teach students basic kitchen skills including washing, cutting, grating, stirring, measuring, nutrition, and more as well as the history, geography, and language behind each recipe.Kids learn in a dynamic hands-on environment while you provide the direction and guidance to create a new recipe each class. Our chefs are ONE in a MELON! Meet some of them in this video: https://vimeo.com/492139079ABOUT STICKY FINGERS COOKING®Our dedicated, talented and creative team has been busy cultivating 'cool'inary curiosity for thousands of children in online classes, schools, camps, and special events since 2008.We offer quality enrichment cooking classes before, during, and after school, as well as, private cooking classes, and camps for children 4-18 years of age. Sticky Fingers Cooking® also operates in select cities across the country!Our philosophy is that kids are only impacted if we have great instructors who are passionate about what they do. We attract and retain such amazing instructors by offering a friendly schedule, all the needed equipment, and tools, paid training, individualized support, and FUN!ARE YOU READY TO JOIN US?If you have a passion to teach kids, please fill out our application. We look forward to meeting you!All Sticky Fingers Cooking(R) employees must undergo a fingerprint background check with the state and FBI.