After-School Cooking Teacher

LIFT Enrichment • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

LIFT Enrichment is hiring a seasonal, part-time Chef Teacher to lead fun, hands-on cooking workshops for students in Title I schools. The program serves elementary and middle school students, with groups of 15–20 students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The role is located in Cucamonga, California, and is scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The stated start date is January 6, 2027. The rate is $25 per hour, and the typical day includes two workshops, with approximately five hours of paid work covering preparation, teaching, and cleanup.

The teacher uses provided curriculum to teach fun, healthy recipes and introduce students to basic cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety. Work also includes grocery shopping, ingredient preparation, transporting program supplies to school, and setting up and cleaning up. Professional culinary experience is not required; training is provided. Paid training, mileage reimbursement, and a phone stipend are offered.

Requirements

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

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed