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Educator - Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$22 - $23/hr

Using the Cooking with Kids curriculum, Food Educators lead classroom-based cooking lessons, monthly cafeteria tastings that help students build food skills, confidence, and a willingness to try ...

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Cooking Instructor

Collegeville, PA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

We offer hands-on cooking and art classes, kids' programs and camps, birthday parties, date nights, family workshops, corporate events, and more. At Kitchen & Canvas, you don't need to be an expert ...

Kitchen And Canvas Corporation

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Cooking Instructor

Collegeville, PA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

We offer hands-on cooking and art classes, kids' programs and camps, birthday parties, date nights, family workshops, corporate events, and more. At Kitchen & Canvas, you don't need to be an expert ...

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How much do cooking kids jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking kids in the United States is $17.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cooking Kids vs Child Chef?

AspectCooking KidsChild Chef
CertificationsBasic cooking safety, beginner culinary classesAdvanced culinary certifications, culinary school
Work EnvironmentCooking classes, kids' culinary programsProfessional kitchens, culinary competitions
Industry UsageEducational and recreational settingsProfessional culinary industry

Cooking Kids typically refers to children participating in beginner cooking classes or recreational programs, focusing on learning basic skills in a safe environment. Child Chef often denotes a young individual with advanced culinary training or participating in competitive cooking, aiming toward a professional culinary career. While both roles involve cooking, Cooking Kids emphasizes education and fun, whereas Child Chef leans toward professional development and competition.

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Infographic showing various Cooking Kids job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, and 34% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,582 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Kids Cooking Instructor - Afterschool Programs

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Sticky Fingers Cooking Jacksonville
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$60/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

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SFC Jacksonville Inc., dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® of Northeast Florida is looking to hire a part-time Kids Cooking Instructor – Afterschool Programs 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?If so, please consider joining us!This position pays a great starting wage of $60.00 per one-hour class + food reimbursement. Choose which weekdays work best for you. 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 Jacksonville Inc. dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® provides paid hands-on training and individualized support.QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with children of varying ages is requiredAvailability at least 2 days a week (Monday - Friday, between 1-5 pm)Commitment to teaching full sessions (ranging from 4-12 weeks)ServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching)Ability to manage and engage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levelsUpon hire, employees will be required to pass a background checkAccess to reliable transportationAbility to communicate with our team in a timely mannerPunctual and reliableNo professional cooking experience requiredExperience working in a classroom is a plus!Let's TACO-bout "a day in the life" of an After School Children's Cooking InstructorAs a part-time Kids Cooking Instructor, you are the face of our company, interacting with kids between the ages of 3-18, 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 teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods from all over the world in an engaging and hands-on way. Your organizational skills come into play as you review weekly class lesson plans and prepare for instruction which includes shopping independently for fresh ingredients. You teach 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 encouragement to create a new recipe each class. Teach kids healthy food habits that will nourish their bodies and minds for a lifetime.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 birthday parties, private cooking classes, and camps for children 3-18 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 IN THE KITCHEN?If you feel that you would be a GRATE fit, please fill out our application. We look forward to meeting you!Background Check Required