After-School Cooking Teacher

LIFT Enrichment • Pomona, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LIFT Enrichment is hiring Chef Teachers to lead fun, hands-on cooking workshops for students in Title I schools. The role serves elementary and middle school students in grades K–8 and includes teaching cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety using the provided curriculum. No professional chef experience is required; training is provided.

The position is seasonal and part-time, with a schedule of Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., starting January 6, 2027. The rate is $25 per hour. A typical day includes two workshops and approximately five paid hours covering grocery shopping, preparation, teaching, and cleanup. Teachers may need to commute to assigned schools and transport program supplies.

Requirements

• Energetic and engaging.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Confident leading a group of children.
• Basic cooking skills and an interest in preparing food with children.
• Able to commute to assigned schools.
• No professional culinary experience is required; training is provided.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or background as a teacher, paraprofessional, retired educator, coach, camp counselor, childcare provider, chef, home cook, or college student.
• Enthusiasm for educating children and making cooking engaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of 15–20 students in hands-on cooking activities.
• Teach fun, healthy recipes using the provided curriculum.
• Introduce students to basic cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety.
• Keep students engaged, excited, and involved.
• Manage setup, cooking, and cleanup.
• Grocery shop and prepare ingredients as needed.
• Transport program supplies to the school.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed