Culinary Cooking Class Instructor

Taste Buds Kitchen - NYC

Culinary Cooking Class Instructor

New York, NY
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Opportunity for advancement

    Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Job Description:

    At Taste Buds Kitchen, the Culinary Cooking Class Instructor hosts a variety of cooking classes for kids, families, and adults! We are looking for a high-energy individual who enjoys inspiring those around them to have fun in the Kitchen. The right candidate should have prior culinary experience, a passion for the culinary arts, and the organizational skills required to plan and host cooking classes and events for people of all ages.

    What we offer:

    Competitive pay

    Plus tips! (some events do not allow for tips, but most do)

    Flexible Scheduling

    Social Events

    Employee Discounts

    Free T- Shirt

    Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Responsibilities:

    We host events seven days a week, for part-time positions, you must be able to work five or more events a week, for full-time positions, we ask that you have open availability, including nights and weekends.

    Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2-99

    Engage and teach guests about various cooking/baking skills related to the class menu

    Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our guests

    Responsible for the success of the event from start to finish

    Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction

    Sometimes you will work solo. Other times you will manage and supervise a team of culinary assistants for larger events

    Set up before class and clean-up after

    Create a controlled, safe, and clean environment

    Provide first aid / CPR treatment if needed

    Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Qualifications:

    Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment and move quickly

    Natural curiosity and passion for food & culinary entertainment

    Upbeat personality with an infectious smile

    Eagerness to get your hands dirty

    Great communication skills with children

    Confident with a range of cooking and baking techniques and speaking in front of a group with an amplified speaking voice

    At least one or more years of experience entertaining kids and/or adults

    Formal culinary education or relevant restaurant experience is a plus

    Formal teaching experience and training in education, childhood development, or related field is a plus

    Be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 45 pounds

    Be first aid/CPR certified

    Enjoy the atmosphere of a small business

    Who are we?

    Taste Buds Kitchen has taken the country by storm with a refreshingly simple concept. We provide culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2 to teen love our hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips. Adults love our BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational! We always strive to engage and delight our guests.

    Interested? Apply today to learn more!