After-School Cooking Teacher

LIFT Enrichment • Delano, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

LIFT Enrichment is hiring an enthusiastic Chef Teacher to lead fun, hands-on cooking workshops for students in Title I schools in Delano, California. The role involves teaching elementary and middle school students, with groups of 15–20 students in grades K–8. Professional chef experience is not required; training is provided.

The seasonal, part-time schedule is 2–3 days per week, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. A typical day includes two workshops and approximately five paid hours covering grocery shopping, preparation, teaching, and cleanup. The rate is $25 per hour. The role also includes transporting program supplies to assigned schools.

Requirements

• Energetic and engaging.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Confident leading a group of children.
• Basic cooking skills and comfort preparing food.
• Able to commute to assigned schools.
• Enjoys cooking and working with children; professional culinary experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a teacher, paraprofessional, retired educator, coach, camp counselor, childcare provider, chef, or home cook; college students and enthusiastic educators seeking part-time work may also be a good fit.

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

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• Phone stipend

What This Job Offers

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