On-Call Afterschool Chef Instructor - Fairfax, VA
1 day ago

Job description
TURNIP the BEET and Get Paid to Cook with Kids | On-Call Chef Instructor
Sticky Fingers Cooking - Northern Virginia
Are you ready to whisk up some fun, sprinkle confidence, and make a real impact - all on a flexible daytime schedule?
Join Sticky Fingers Cooking as an On-Call Chef Instructor and step in to lead our hands-on, joy-filled cooking classes at local schools. No weekly commitment required - just a pinch of availability and a whole lot of heart
No professional chef experience? No problem We provide the recipes, training, and tools - you bring the energy
Easy, Flexible "DOUGH"
- $25 just for being on-call (even if you don't teach)
- $60 for each 1-hour class you teach
- Grocery costs reimbursed
- Sweet bonus after 10 classes
The Recipe for Your Schedule
On-call days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
On-call window: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Not activated by 1:30PM? You're free as a soufflé and still get paid
Activated? Grab the groceries, head to the school, and cook up some magic with your young chefs
Why You'll LOVE This Job
- No weekly commitment - total flexibility
- First dibs on permanent classes
- We help you get school-approved + reimburse the cost
- All curriculum, equipment & training provided
- A joyful, supportive team that feels like family
- You get paid to make learning delicious
Ingredients for Success
- Live in Northern VA (preferably McLean, Falls Church, Fairfax, Alexandria, Springfield, Arlington, and Sterling) + reliable car
- Experience working with kids (teaching, camps, babysitting, parenting, etc.)
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs of "COOLinary" gear
Perfect For
Substitute teachers, Instructional assistants, Stay-at-home parents, College/grad students, Former educators, Anyone looking for meaningful, flexible work
At Sticky Fingers Cooking, we don't just teach recipes - we cultivate confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of healthy food in every child.
So if you're ready to mix, measure, laugh, and inspire, this might be your jam
Apply today and let's get cooking
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