After-School Cooking Teacher

LIFT Enrichment•Lennox, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

LIFT Enrichment is hiring seasonal, part-time Chef Teachers to lead fun, hands-on cooking workshops for elementary school students in Title I schools. The role serves schools in Hawthorne USD and Inglewood USD and typically involves teaching two workshops per day. Teachers lead groups of 15–20 students in grades K–8 through cooking activities using the provided curriculum and recipes. No professional culinary experience is required; training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2–3 days per week, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Although workshops run during that period, approximately five hours of work are paid per typical day, covering grocery shopping or preparation, teaching, and cleanup. Training is paid and totals 10–15 hours over two weeks. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel from home to school and back, grocery shopping is reimbursed, and a phone stipend is offered. Time is tracked using a clock-in and clock-out system, and Chef Teacher support is available.

Requirements

Be energetic and engaging.
Be reliable and punctual.
Be confident leading a group of children.
Have basic cooking skills and be happy preparing treats.
Be able to commute to assigned schools.
Enjoy cooking and working with children.

Responsibilities

Lead groups of 15–20 students in grades K–8 through 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.