After-School Chef Instructor: Hands-On Cooking for Kids

LIFT Enrichment; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Phone stipend

Job summary

LIFT Enrichment is seeking an energetic After-School Cooking Instructor to lead hands-on cooking workshops for students in Title I schools. No professional chef experience is required—we provide training and ongoing support.

You'll teach two workshops per day, manage setup and cleanup, and help students discover healthy cooking with our curriculum. This part-time seasonal role offers a supportive team and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• No professional chef experience required; training provided.
• Must be able to commute to assigned schools.
• Availability Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:00 pm for a few days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of 15–20 students (K–8) through hands-on cooking activities.
• Teach healthy recipes using provided curriculum.
• Introduce basic cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety.
• Keep students engaged and involved.
• Manage setup, cooking, and cleanup.
• Grocery shop and prep ingredients as needed.
• Transport program supplies to the school.

Skills

Group leadership

Curriculum delivery

Cooking education

Child engagement

Job description

LIFT Enrichment is seeking an energetic After-School Cooking Instructor to lead hands-on cooking workshops for students in Title I schools. No professional chef experience is required—we provide training and ongoing support.

You'll teach two workshops per day, manage setup and cleanup, and help students discover healthy cooking with our curriculum. This part-time seasonal role offers a supportive team and flexible hours.