Hiring for multiple positions fall 2024
about schoolhouse kitchen + studio
Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio offers programming at several locations in Chicago as well as cooking classes with our community partners and school all over Chicagoland.
Schoolhouse Portage Park location opened February 2023 and this beautiful big open space is the perfect home for our second Schoolhouse. We offer all of the fun programming for kids along with Family Cooking Parties and Adult Classes + Parties. 4410 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Schoolhouse Wicker Park location opened in June 2023 kicking off with Homesteading Camps! We host camps, kids’ classes, parties and family cooking events at this location. 2337 W. North Ave.
Schoolhouse Oak Park is our newest location will feature gardening and craft space for all of our fun programs as well as a sunlit cooking studio perfect for camps, kids’ classes, parties and family cooking events. 1011 Madison Street.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio is owned by Cheryl Knecht and Sarah Edgar. Cheryl is known for her work in cooperative business development, community building and works to cultivate Feminist Business Principles at Schoolhouse. Sarah brings years of experience leading casts to opening night as a stage director and choreographer of baroque opera.
Together, they lead teams to foster creative, collaborative relationships that are respectful and welcoming to all. Our work environments are creative, flexible and honors everyone’s innate skills and talents… and hard work.
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MOBILE KITCHEN INSTRUCTOR
Our after school program is growing to reach young chefs across Chicagoland!
Our unique and thoughtful hands on cooking classes introduce kids to new flavors, ingredients and cooking techniques that help them build confidence in the kitchen. Do you love cooking and want to share your passion with young people? Are you interesting in creating meaningful relationships with school partners and their students? Join us!
Responsibilities include all aspects of running an afterschool program:
- reading recipes and shopping for any ingredients in advance of class (to be reimbursed).
- greeting students on time and taking attendance
- managing recipe and cooking while including students in every step of the process/ following our awesome lesson plans with detailed instruction and learning objectives.
- communicating with support staff as needed
- dismissing students on time
Qualifications:
You must LOVE being around kids. Kids LOVE our staff for their fun, positive attitudes.
Ability to work a physical job. Bending, standing and other physical duties are part of the work and we can be inclusive of everyone.
You must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, physical fitness and a good sense of humor.
Strong attention to detail and a love of keeping things tidy, organized and clean.
Baking, cooking, crafting skills are awesome! We want to learn from you, too!
Must be 18 years of age or older and able to complete a background check per the school district/s you will work in.
COMPENSATION
$100/ 1 hour class includes purchasing ingredients for class, prep time, arriving early to set-up and meeting students, class time and clean up (about a 2.5 hour commitment)
You do not need a car for this work as a mobile kitchen kit is available at the school.
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PARTY HOST + CLASS ASSISTANT
Responsibilities include all aspects of running a Cooking Class
- greeting students and guests and their guardians with enthusiasm
- maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone
- following recipes for baking, cooking and prepping
- engaging with students, including all kids in each project
- cleaning the Schoolhouse and keeping classroom well organized
- ASSISTANTS: supporting the LEAD INSTRUCTOR and following their instructions
- communicating with owner/ management/ coworkers proactively and effectively
Qualifications:
You must LOVE being around kids. Kids LOVE our staff for their fun, positive attitudes.
Ability to work a physical job. Bending, standing and other physical duties are part of the work and we can be inclusive of everyone.
You must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, physical fitness and a good sense of humor.
Strong attention to detail and a love of keeping things tidy, organized and clean.
Baking, cooking, crafting skills are awesome! We want to learn from you, too!
Must be 16 years of age or older. We do offer a JUNIOR COUNSELOR program for 15 year olds in the summer.
COMPENSATION
$15- $18 hour based on experience.
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LEAD PARTY HOST + INSTRUCTOR
Responsibilities include all aspects of running a Cooking Class:
- ALL of the above responsibilities as an ASSISTANT
- Communicating and managing a timeline effectively
Qualifications:
You must LOVE being around kids. Kids LOVE our staff for their fun, positive attitudes.
Cooking + Kitchen experience preferred - must have confidence + creativity!
Ability to work a physical job. Bending, standing and other physical duties are part of the work and we can be inclusive of everyone.
ServSafe certified (we can provide that training)
You must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, physical fitness and a good sense of humor.
Strong attention to detail and a love of keeping things tidy, organized and clean.
Baking, cooking, crafting skills are awesome! We want to learn from you, too!
COMPENSATION
$18-$25 hour based on experience.
SCHOOLHOUSE OFFERS FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES AND IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY WORK ENVIRONMENT.
SCHOOLHOUSE OFFERS HEALTH INSURANCE FOR FULL TIME (30 HRS +) EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS PTO/ VACATION TIME.