Company description

Culikid is a New York nonprofit that works with kids and young adults of all abilities and comprehension levels. We use cooking as a practical way to teach real-life skills — measuring, cutting, stirring, and sautéing — so students can become more independent in their daily lives.

For most of us cooking is a passion — for our students it’s a matter of survival. Building confidence in the kitchen directly improves their quality of life. We’re a small, hands-on organization where instructors have a direct and meaningful impact. If you care about teaching, enjoy cooking, and want to use your skills to make a real difference, this is the kind of work where you can see that impact every day.

Job description

Part-Time Cooking Instructor (Youth Programs)

Culikid is a small New York nonprofit that works with kids and young adults of all abilities. We use cooking to teach real-life skills — measuring, cutting, stirring, and sautéing — so students can become more independent.

For most of us cooking is a passion — for our students it’s a matter of survival.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable in the kitchen and good with people. You don’t need to be a chef, but you should know your way around basic cooking and be able to guide someone step by step.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll be working directly with students, helping them follow recipes, stay organized, and build confidence in the kitchen.

What you’ll do

• Help run simple, hands-on cooking classes
• Guide students through recipes step by step
• Keep things calm, structured, and on track
• Adjust to different ability levels
• Develop simple, tailored recipes for your students
• Create basic run-of-show (ROS) plans for each class
• Shop for ingredients as needed
• Help with setup and cleanup
• Enter short notes after each class
• Communicate directly with parents when needed

What we’re looking for

• Comfortable cooking basic meals and recipes
• Experience teaching, mentoring, tutoring, or working in community/youth settings
• Comfortable working with people with different abilities and learning styles
• Willing to learn about autism, ADHD, and other special needs
• Patient, reliable, and easy to work with

Details
Part-time
$20–30/hour
In-person classes in Manhattan + some virtual
Training provided, with shadowing at the start
You’ll be matched with a student or small group based on your schedule

Additional requirements

Candidates will be required to consent to a background check as part of the hiring process, as this role involves working directly with minors and neurodiverse youth in small group and 1:1 settings, and we take their safety and well-being seriously.

If you enjoy cooking and want to use it to make a real difference in someone’s life, this is a good role.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

no deadline