After-School Cooking Teacher

LIFT Enrichment • Orange, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LIFT Enrichment is hiring a Chef Teacher to lead fun, hands-on cooking workshops for students in Title I schools in Orange, California. The role serves elementary and middle school students, from kindergarten through eighth grade, in groups of 15–20. No professional chef experience is required; training is provided.

The position is seasonal and part-time, scheduled two to three days per week from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The rate is $28 per hour. A typical day includes two workshops and approximately five paid hours covering grocery shopping, preparation, teaching, and cleanup. The role also includes paid training, mileage reimbursement, and a phone stipend. The teacher transports program supplies to assigned schools.

Requirements

• Energetic and engaging.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Confident leading a group of children.
• Comfortable cooking with basic cooking skills.
• Able to commute to assigned schools.
• Enjoys cooking and working with children.
• No professional culinary experience is required; training is provided.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a teacher, para-professional, retired educator, coach, camp counselor, childcare provider, chef, or home cook.
• College student status or enthusiasm for part-time educational work.

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 and involved in workshops.
• Manage setup, cooking, and cleanup.
• Grocery shop and prepare ingredients as needed.
• Transport program supplies to assigned schools.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Phone stipend

What This Job Offers

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