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Taste Buds Kitchen

Culinary Instructor

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

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How much do teaching cooking classes jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for teaching cooking classes in the United States is $37.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Teaching Cooking Classes job?

A Teaching Cooking Classes job involves instructing individuals or groups on cooking techniques, recipes, and food safety. Instructors may work in community centers, schools, culinary institutes, or online platforms. Responsibilities include planning lessons, demonstrating cooking methods, and guiding students in hands-on practice. Some positions require formal culinary training, while others rely on practical experience. The goal is to help students develop confidence and proficiency in cooking.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Teaching Cooking Classes position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Teaching Cooking Classes, you need strong culinary skills, in-depth food knowledge, and experience in meal preparation, often backed by a culinary degree or food safety certification. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, demonstration tools, and sometimes curriculum development software is important for effective instruction. Patience, enthusiastic communication, and the ability to adapt lessons to diverse learners help you connect with students of all skill levels. These competencies ensure an engaging learning environment and safe, well-organized cooking experiences for participants.

What are some common challenges faced when teaching cooking classes and how can they be managed?

One common challenge in teaching cooking classes is accommodating different skill levels and learning paces among students in the same session. Instructors must also manage time efficiently to cover all course material while ensuring safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. A successful cooking teacher adapts lesson plans, provides clear instructions, and offers personalized support or modifications as needed. Leveraging strong organizational skills and maintaining a supportive classroom environment can help overcome these challenges and create a rewarding experience for both instructor and participants.
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Infographic showing various Teaching Cooking Classes job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,272 per year, or $37.1 per hour.
Children's Cooking Instructor Seattle Eastside

Children's Cooking Instructor Seattle Eastside

Sticky Fingers Cooking

Woodinville, WA • On-site

$60/hr

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

SFC SEATTLE EASTSIDE LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors in Woodinville 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 kitchen!

Our instructors bring the kitchen to the kids with our cooking kit that contains all the necessary equipment and tools. SFC SEATTLE EASTSIDE LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® provides paid hands-on training and individualized support.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Availability at least 2 days a week (Monday - Friday, between 2-5pm)
  • Commitment to teaching full sessions (ranging from 4-12 weeks)
  • Washington Food Worker Card (can obtain before teaching)
  • Ability to manage and engage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levels
  • Upon hire, employees will be required to pass a fingerprint background check
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Ability to communicate with our team in a timely manner
  • Punctual and reliable
  • No professional cooking experience required
  • Experience working with kids of varying ages is a plus!

Let's TACO-bout "a day in the life" of a chef instructor

As a part-time chef 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 will use our creative recipes and 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 your commitment is to 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, safety, 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 prepare 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/492139079

ABOUT 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 for almost 15 years.

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 great pay, 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!


  • Upon hire, employees will be required to pass a fingerprint background check