After School Children's Cooking Instructor - Hiring for a client

Are you ready to TURNIP the BEET on what Kids Eat®?

SFC NOVA LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking for enthusiastic part-time Chef Instructors to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®!
✨ Please note: At this time, we are only hiring candidates who reside in Northern Virginia. Candidates in Maryland will not be considered.

If you're passionate about cooking, have experience working with kids, and are looking for a fun, flexible, and meaningful part-time job, we want to meet you!

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU APPLY!

Why You'll Love This Job

🍅 Make an Impact: Teach kids cooking, nutrition, and lifelong healthy habits.
📅 Flexible Schedule: Classes are typically held on weekdays between 2:30-6 PM. Weekend classes are available occasionally.
💚 Supportive Team: We provide tools, training, recipes, and ongoing guidance.
🎉 Fun Atmosphere: Create a joyful, hands-on learning experience for kids ages 3-18.
🌟 Year-Round Opportunity: This is not a seasonal role - Sticky Fingers Cooking offers classes throughout the entire year, including Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer sessions.

What You'll Do

👩‍🍳 Lead Hands-On Cooking Classes: Guide kids as they chop, mix, measure, and explore global recipes.
🌎 Spark Curiosity: Introduce new ingredients, cultures, and cooking techniques.
📝 Stay Organized: Prep for classes using our curriculum, shop for ingredients, and set up safe mini-kitchens.
✨ Be the Magic: Encourage confidence, creativity, and independence in every young chef.

Who You Are

• A Virginia resident, ideally near Reston, Fairfax, Falls Church, Mclean or Arlington
  (We cannot accept MD applicants at this time.)


• Experienced working with children - this is required for the role.


• Available at least 2 days per week, Monday-Friday, between 2:30-6 PM, plus one full open afternoon for substitute teaching when needed.


• Punctual, reliable, and confident managing groups of 8-12 kids.
  Must arrive 15-20 minutes before class (varies by school).


• Able to commit to 6-12 week sessions.


• Have or willing to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification.


• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and transport teaching materials.


• Must have a reliable car, a valid drivers license and be able to drive to school locations.


• Must pass state & FBI background checks.


• An FCPS badge is a plus (not required).

What We Offer

💵 Competitive Pay: $60 per class (each class includes approximately 90 minutes on campus) + food reimbursement
🎒 All tools & equipment provided
📚 Ongoing training and support
💚 A meaningful, joy-filled job that truly makes a difference

A Day in the Life

As a Sticky Fingers Cooking Instructor, you'll travel to schools around Northern Virginia to bring "the kitchen" to kids! Using our tried-and-true recipes, you'll teach essential cooking skills, food safety, and the cultural stories behind each dish - all while building creativity and confidence. Kids will have a blast... and so will you!

About Sticky Fingers Cooking®

Since 2011, Sticky Fingers Cooking® has brought the joy of cooking to thousands of children nationwide. We believe cooking should be fun, educational, and accessible, and our Chef Instructors make that possible every day.

Join Our Team + Get Kids Cooking!

If this sounds like your jam, apply today! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to our team.

👉 Meet some of our amazing Chefs here!