After-School Cooking Teacher

LIFT Enrichment•Pleasanton, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

LIFT Enrichment is looking for enthusiastic Chef Teachers to lead fun, hands-on cooking workshops for students in Title I schools. Since 2010, we’ve taught 75,000+ students and built a team of 200+ Chef Teachers. No professional chef experience required — we provide training! The rate is $28/hour. The schedule is Monday - Friday (2-3 days per week) from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This is a seasonal, part-time position located in Livermore, CA, working with elementary school-aged children (K-8th grade). Benefits include paid training, mileage reimbursement, and a phone stipend. Grocery shopping, prep, teaching, and cleanup are paid. A typical day includes teaching two workshops, and you will be paid for approximately 5 hours of work which covers preparation, teaching, and cleanup.

Requirements

  • Energetic and engaging
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Confident leading a group of little chefs
  • Happy whipping up some tasty treats with basic cooking skills
  • Able to commute to assigned schools
  • Excited to turn cooking into something kids can’t wait to get their hands into!
  • Basic cooking skills

Nice To Haves

  • Teacher, para-professional or retired educator
  • Coach or Camp counselor
  • Childcare provider
  • Chef or home cook
  • College student
  • An enthusiastic educator looking for part-time work

Responsibilities

  • Lead groups of 15–20 students (K-8th grade) through hands-on cooking activities.
  • Teach fun, healthy recipes using our provided curriculum.
  • Introduce kids to basic cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety.
  • Keep students engaged, excited, and involved.
  • Manage setup, cooking, and cleanup.
  • Grocery shop and prep ingredients as needed.
  • Transport program supplies to the school.

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Phone stipend
  • Grocery shopping, prep, teaching, and cleanup are paid
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