Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio is a great place to learn baking and cooking skills while gaining valuable work experience over the summer. Schoolhouse JC's are a valuable part of our summer crew. They connect with campers in a way that our instructors sometimes cannot (they're the cool kids!). Our JC's assist our staff in setting up the craft of the day, play with the kids at the park and help our instructors execute a successful camp all while learning valuable cooking skills, and attending a week of free t/ween camp as a big THANK YOU!

Junior Counselors are working with Summer Counselors, Lead Instructors, and Assistant Instructors and will learn how to manage, support, and guide successful cooking classes and camp activities. Many Junior Counselors will return in future years to become a Schoolhouse Summer Counselor or Instructor.

Junior Counselors must be 14 or 15 years old, be willing to attend training sessions, and be responsible for a work schedule. Shifts are typically 8am-12pm or 12pm-4pm Monday-Friday and you can choose how much you would like to work. Application information will remain confidential and should be completed with your parent or guardian.

We have 3 Schoolhouse Kitchen locations this summer 2023! Wicker Park (2337 W. North Ave), Portage Park (4410 N. Milwaukee Ave) and Oak Park (1011 Madison St). 

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Our afterschool 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.
You do not need a car for this work as a mobile kitchen kit is available at the school.

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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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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.