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Taste Buds Kitchen

Cooking Class Assistant

Chester, MD · On-site

$15/hr

At Taste Buds Kitchen , we don't just teach recipes; we provide "Culinary Entertainment." We are looking for upbeat, organized individuals to join us as Cooking Class Assistants . If you have a ...

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Culinary Cooking Class Instructor

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Taste Buds Kitchen
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$23 - $25/hr

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Taste Buds Kitchen is seeking a high-energy Part-Time Culinary Instructor to host fun, engaging cooking classes and events for kids, families, and adults. The ideal candidate brings a strong passion for the culinary arts alongside top-notch organizational skills to lead memorable events for guests of all ages.
What we offer:
  • Competitive Pay plus Tips
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Social Events
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free T- Shirt

Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Responsibilities:
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
  • Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2-99
  • Engage and teach guests about various cooking/baking skills related to the class menu
  • Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our guests
  • Responsible for the success of the event from start to finish
  • Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Work solo or manage and supervise a team of culinary assistants for larger events
  • Set up before class and clean-up after
  • Create a controlled, safe, and clean environment
  • Provide first aid / CPR treatment if needed

Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Qualifications:
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Natural curiosity and passion for food & culinary entertainment
  • Upbeat personality with an infectious smile
  • Excellent communication skills with all ages
  • Confident with a range of cooking and baking techniques
  • Ability to present and communicate clearly to large groups
  • At least one or more years of experience entertaining kids and/or adults
  • Formal culinary education or equivalent experience a plus
  • Formal teaching, training or childhood development experience a plus
  • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
  • CPR Certified

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, camps, 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.
Interested? Apply today to learn more!
Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
About Us
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, camps, 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.
Job Opportunities
We have incredible career opportunities in each of our growing Kitchen Studios nationwide, as well as our corporate office. Get involved in an exciting and growing company. We are always looking for dynamic talent to join our fun-loving and hard-working team! Perfect for culinary professionals, passionate foodies, teachers, managers, administrators, marketers and college and high school students alike.

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