Lead Culinary Instructor

Part-Time Lead Culinary Instructor – Jr. Chefs Program

Hammar’s Studios | Dracut, MA

Position: Part-Time | Primarily Saturdays 9am-1pm & some Sundays 12pm-4pm

Benefits: 401(k) with employer matching (subject to plan eligibility)

Inspire Young Chefs. Share Your Passion for Cooking!

Hammar’s Studios is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and engaging Culinary Instructor to lead our popular Jr. Chefs cooking program for children ages 7 and up!

We're looking for someone who loves cooking, enjoys working with kids, and can turn recipes into exciting, hands-on learning experiences. The ideal candidate combines strong culinary knowledge, excellent teaching skills, and an outgoing personality that keeps young chefs engaged and excited to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive cooking and baking classes for children ages 7+.
• Teach age-appropriate culinary techniques, kitchen safety, food preparation, and cooking fundamentals.
• Plan and execute engaging recipes and lessons within established class timeframes.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Manage classroom behavior while encouraging creativity, teamwork, and participation.
• Prepare ingredients, equipment, and supplies before each class.
• Oversee kitchen setup, food safety, sanitation, and cleanup.
• Collaborate with Studio leadership on recipes, curriculum, and program development.
• Help create memorable experiences that encourage students to return for future classes.

Required Qualifications

• Strong cooking and baking skills, with professional culinary or relevant instructional experience.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or leading groups of children.
• Confident in managing a group of young students in a hands-on kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety, food handling, and sanitation practices.
• Energetic, patient, organized, dependable, and comfortable leading classes independently.
• Availability for Saturday classes and occasional additional programs or events.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening.

Preferred: Culinary degree, professional chef experience, ServSafe certification, or prior experience teaching children's cooking classes.

Compensation & Benefits

• 24–27 per hour, based on experience
• Part-time schedule, primarily Saturdays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility
• Employee discount
• Creative, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to help grow an exciting youth culinary program

Join Our Team!

Join Hammar’s Studios and share your love of cooking with the next generation of young chefs! Help children build confidence, develop kitchen skills, and discover the joy of creating delicious food in a fun, welcoming environment.

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 10.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Are you serv safe manager and allergen awareness certified? (current)

Work Location: In person