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Chef Instructor

West Loop

Chicago, IL • $19.00 / hr • 9/4/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Love to cook? Love working with kids? We’ve got the perfect gig for you.
Junior Chefs Kitchen is on the hunt for energetic, dependable, and upbeat team members to join our crew!

YOU MUST: Commit to teaching 15 children (6th - 8th graders) Monday - Thursday from 4-5pm at Berwyn North's Culinary Maker Space (6420 16th St, Berwyn, IL 60402). The Shift is 3:30 - 5:30pm. Food will be prepped and delivered to you. You are truly responsible for setting up for the class, bringing the FUN, and cleaning.

Here’s the deal:
We teach kids to cookbuilding real skills, boosting confidence, and creating fun along the way. From after-school classes to weekend birthday parties, we offer consistent weekly shifts (same day/time all semester), a supportive team, and zero restaurant chaos.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead fun, hands-on cooking classes after-school.
  • Follow our kid-tested recipes + prep ahead with attention to detail
  • Be our in-classroom MVP: organized, flexible, and great with kids
  • Maintain food safety + allergy awareness

We’re Looking For:

  • Reliable + punctual (we really mean it)
  • Strong communicator with kids and adults
  • Positive attitudecan handle curveballs with a smile
  • Resourceful + proactive in a fast-paced setting
  • 1+ year working with kids or in food service

Perks:
-$19/hr starting pay + tips + bonus potential
-Certification reimbursements
-Casual dress code + closed major holidays
-Growth opportunities, team outings & more!

Sound like you? Apply now + let’s cook up something great together.


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