Baking & Pastry Instructor

Job Overview

The Cutting Edge Classroom is seeking an experienced, energetic, and passionate Baking & Pastry Instructor to join our team. We are looking for a chef who loves teaching as much as baking and enjoys sharing their knowledge in a fun, hands-on environment.

Our classes are designed for home cooks, baking enthusiasts, families, and aspiring culinary professionals. As an instructor, you will lead interactive classes where every guest participates in creating exceptional baked goods while building confidence and developing new skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of East Tennessee's premier recreational cooking schools, inspiring students of all experience levels while creating memorable culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, hands-on baking and pastry classes for adults, teens, families, and children's programs.
• Demonstrate professional baking techniques while ensuring every participant is actively involved in the cooking process.
• Teach a wide variety of baking topics including artisan breads, laminated doughs, pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, macarons, choux pastry, desserts, and seasonal specialties.
• Create a welcoming, energetic, and educational classroom atmosphere where guests feel comfortable asking questions and learning new skills.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Prepare ingredients and equipment before each class and ensure the kitchen is cleaned and reset afterward.
• Work closely with our culinary team to develop new class concepts, menus, and seasonal programming.
• Provide individual coaching and encouragement to guests of varying experience levels.
• Ensure all equipment is used safely and properly.
• Represent The Cutting Edge Classroom with professionalism, enthusiasm, and outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a baker, pastry chef, or culinary instructor.
• Strong knowledge of baking fundamentals and advanced pastry techniques.
• Comfortable speaking to groups of up to 40 guests while keeping classes engaging and entertaining.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine passion for teaching.
• Ability to adapt instruction for beginners while still engaging more experienced participants.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as most classes are scheduled during those times.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain one).

What We're Looking For

At The Cutting Edge Classroom, we're looking for more than a talented baker—we're looking for someone who enjoys creating unforgettable experiences. The ideal instructor is enthusiastic, personable, patient, and thrives in front of a class. You should be comfortable entertaining, educating, and inspiring guests while maintaining a professional kitchen environment.

If you love sharing your passion for baking and helping others discover the joy of creating amazing food, we'd love to meet you.

Join our team and help inspire the next generation of home cooks, bakers, and food enthusiasts—one class at a time.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30