SFC Orange County LLC dba Sticky Fingers Cooking® is looking to hire a part time Cooking Instructor + Team Lead Hiring Manager to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®!
- Are you ready to TURNIP the BEET on what KIDSEAT®?
- Do you love the magical combination of children and cooking?
- Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment?
Our hiring process includes two interviews. We are ideally looking for candidates who are available to begin the week of June 8th.
ABOUT STICKY FINGERS COOKING
Sticky Fingers Cooking® is a national children's cooking school franchise offering after-school enrichment classes and summer camps at hundreds of locations across the country. We are passionate about inspiring kids through fun, hands-on cooking and connecting them to the real role healthy food and nutrition play in everyday life.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Cooking Instructor + Team Lead Hiring Manager is a key player in our day-to-day program operations. This role is responsible for ensuring that our team of chef instructors are trained, equipped and assigned to classes and camps via The Dash® (our proprietary technology platform) based on their schedules and abilities. Working closely with the Area Director, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for our instructors, fostering a positive, organized and supportive work experience. Staff engagement and retention is a priority, understanding that all instructors teach part-time and many may have other commitments. The ideal candidate is a calm, detail-oriented leader who communicates with energy and care.
This is a part-time position. Teaching hours are estimated at 3–5 classes per week (approximately 3–5 hours of class time). Administrative hours are estimated at 10–15 hours per week. Total hours will vary based on program demand, seasonal scheduling, and company growth. This role has the potential to grow into a full-time position.
AS A COOKING INSTRUCTORAs a Cooking Instructor, you are the face of our company, leading engaging, healthy cooking enrichment classes for students aged 3–18.
- Teach: Guide students through our globally inspired recipes while building kitchen skills (chopping, measuring, mixing) and exploring history, geography, and nutrition
- Prepare: Review weekly curricula and shop independently for groceries
- Inspire: Foster a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that builds children's confidence and curiosity
- Subbing: Filling in when an instructor is needed if other instructors are unavailable to teach
AS A TEAM LEAD HIRING MANAGERAs a Team Lead Hiring Manager, you are the operational backbone of our chef instructor team, working closely with the team to keep programs running smoothly.
- Conduct hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff - both virtually and in person while ensuring CA HR compliance
- Schedule and manage chef instructors via The Dash®, ensuring all classes are fully staffed
- Serve as the primary point of contact for instructors, communicating in a timely and upbeat manner
- Manage timesheets, reimbursement requests, and the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Conduct in-person class observations and provide boots-on-the-ground support
- Plan and lead regular team meetings, trainings, and gatherings
- Oversee cooking kit inventory, supply ordering, and storage unit organization. This includes cleaning, organizing and distributing kit supplies.
- Build and send newsletters to the chef instructor team
- Maintain daily updates to spreadsheets and Google Drive documents
- Assist with outreach to new venues via emails, phone calls and in-person meetings and attend promotional events (Back to School Nights, etc.)
- Collaborate with the team on long-term operational strategies and company growth
QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills - positive, empathetic, and enthusiastic
- Proven experience managing a team, with a strength in coaching and empowering others
- Experience working with children of various ages
- Proficiency with Google Workspace; comfortable learning new technology and software
- Familiarity with Orange County area schools preferred
- Detail-oriented, self-directed, and calm under pressure
- Flexible and creative approach to problem solving
REQUIREMENTS
- Availability: Monday–Friday, 2–5pm for teaching; admin hours between 10am-2pm.
- Transportation: Must have reliable access to transportation throughout Orange County for site travel, cooking kit transport, grocery runs, and visits to the storage unit
- Physical: Comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs (cooking kit + equipment)
- Background Check: Fingerprint Background Check (Live Scan) via DOJ and FBI, per the California Fair Chance Act and AB 506 (employment is contingent upon successful completion)
- Food Safety: ServSafe Food Handler Certification required prior to first day (or willingness to obtain)
- Mandated Reporter Training: AB 506 compliance required within first 90 days (paid)
- Harassment Prevention Training: SB 1343 compliance required within first 180 days (paid)
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN US?
If you feel that you would be a GRATE fit, please fill out our application. We look forward to meeting you!
SFC Orange County LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, and all other characteristics protected by federal and California law, including intersectionality and reproductive health decision-making.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This includes verification of work authorization, reference checks, and a review of criminal history (as permitted by law).