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Burrito Express

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Mesa, AZ · On-site

$16.50/hr

Cooking and arranging food. Cook we are expanding!! WE are looking for Cooks that want to be part of this successful Brand.- Our business hours are from 6:30 Am to 3 PM.- NO EVENINGS- NO LATE NIGHTS ...

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How much do cooking jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking 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 vs Food Preparation Worker?

AspectCookingFood Preparation Worker
CredentialsMay require food safety certificationsTypically no formal certifications needed
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cateringFood production lines, cafeterias, fast food outlets
Job DutiesPreparing, cooking, and presenting dishesChopping, assembling ingredients, basic food prep
Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesFood manufacturing, cafeterias, quick-service restaurants

Cooking involves preparing and cooking dishes, often requiring culinary skills and certifications. Food Preparation Workers focus on basic food assembly and prep tasks, usually without formal credentials. Both roles are essential in food service environments but differ in complexity and responsibilities.

What are three careers in cooking?

Three careers in cooking include becoming a professional chef, a pastry chef, or a culinary instructor. These roles involve preparing food in restaurants, bakeries, or educational settings, often requiring culinary training and certifications. Each career offers different specialties and work environments within the food industry.

What jobs can you do if you like cooking?

Jobs for those who enjoy cooking include chef, line cook, pastry chef, and kitchen assistant, often requiring culinary skills and food safety knowledge. Other options include catering, food styling, and food service management, which may involve working in restaurants, hotels, or catering companies. Certifications like a food handler's permit can enhance job prospects in this field.
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Infographic showing various Cooking job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, and 35% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,582 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Children's Cooking Instructor

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Sticky Fingers Cooking Jacksonville
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$60/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate hands-on cooking classes for children, teaching them about new ingredients, healthy foods, and basic kitchen skills.

  • Prepare for classes by reviewing curricula and shopping for fresh ingredients independently.

  • Engage and manage groups of 8-14 children of varying ages and backgrounds during the classes.

Job description

SFC Jacksonville Inc., dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® of Northeast Florida is looking to hire a part-time After School Children's Cooking Instructor to help us Cultivate COOL-inary Curiosity in Kids®!Are you ready to TURNIP the BEET on what KIDS EAT®?Are you looking for a fun, part-time job?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 kitchen!*We are currently seeking an individual with availability at least two days per week, between 2:00pm and 4:30pm Monday - Friday, at a minimum, with more opportunities to grow in the coming months.*This position pays a starting wage of $60.00 per one-hour class + 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 Jacksonville Inc. dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® provides paid hands-on training and individualized support.QUALIFICATIONSCommitment to teaching full sessions (ranging from 4-12 weeks)Experience working with groups of children of varying agesAbility 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 requiredServSafe Food Handler Certification is a plus! (can obtain before teaching)Let'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 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 curricula 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.ABOUT STICKY FINGERS COOKING®We offer quality enrichment cooking classes before, during, and after school, as well as private cooking classes and camps for children 3-18 years of age.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