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How much do teaching cooking classes jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 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 teaching cooking classes?

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 teaching cooking classes?

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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 39% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,272 per year, or $37.1 per hour.

Children's Cooking Instructor

Sticky Fingers Cooking

Deerfield, IL • On-site

$30/hr

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

SFC Chicagoland LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® of Chicago, IL 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 kitchen!This position pays a great starting wage of $60.00 per class + food reimbursement. Please note: Due to locations and times, you will likely teach just 1 afterschool class per day. Additional prep and wrap up time bookend the hour long class! Choose which days 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 Chicagoland LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® provides paid hands-on training and individualized support.QUALIFICATIONS:Availability at least 2 days a week to teach (Classes are Monday - Friday and take place between 2-5pm; most classes are between 3:00 - 4:30pm! Some availability between 3:00 - 4:30pm will be strongly preferred!!)Commitment to teaching weekly for full sessions (ranging from 6-12 weeks)Experience working with groups of kids of varying agesAbility to manage and engage a group of 8-14 children with diverse backgrounds and academic levelsAccess to reliable transportationAbility to communicate with our team in a timely mannerPunctual and reliableNo professional cooking experience requiredServSafe Food Handler Certification (can obtain before teaching)Let's TACO-bout "a day in the life" of an After School Children's Cooking Instructor!As 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 3-12, 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 create 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 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.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 3-12 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!Upon hire, employees will be required to pass a fingerprint background check.