Temporary Cooking Instructor (Elementary School)

KAFFA, LLC

Long Island City, NY Job Details Temporary | Part-time $50 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications School experience Teamwork Food Safety Certification Working with students Food safety

Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Location:

Long Island City, Queens Schedule:

3 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 hour per week (afternoon)

Pay:

$50/hour Position Overview The instructor will lead engaging, age-appropriate culinary lessons for students in a classroom-based setting. This is a hands-on enrichment program focused on basic cooking skills, nutrition awareness, teamwork, and kitchen safety. This is a pilot program with strong potential for continued opportunities based on performance. Responsibilities Lead 5 structured Culinary sessions over 3 weeks Create simple, classroom-safe recipes (no open flame unless approved) Teach kitchen safety and food handling basics Manage materials and maintain a clean workspace Foster a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment Communicate professionally with school staff and KAFFA leadership Qualifications Experience teaching culinary arts, cooking, or food-based enrichment to youth Classroom management experience (afterschool or school-based preferred) Strong communication skills Reliable, punctual, and professional Background check required Preferred NYC DOE fingerprinting clearance Food Handler's Certificate Experience working in school settings Compensation $50 per hour All materials provided Opportunity for continued programming in additional schools

Job Types:

Part-time, Temporary Pay:

$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Do you have at least 2 years experience in a school setting? Have you been DOE fingerprinted within the last 2 years?

License/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (Required) Food Safety Certification (Preferred)

Location:

Long Island City, NY 11106 (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Long Island City, NY 11106 (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person