After-School Cooking Teacher

LIFT Enrichment; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Phone stipend

Job summary

LIFT Enrichment is seeking energetic Chef Teachers to lead after-school cooking workshops for students in Title I schools. You will teach two workshops per day, with roughly 5 hours paid per session, including prep and cleanup. Training is provided, and mileage reimbursement, paid training, and phone stipend are offered.

Role is seasonal and part-time at Cucamonga, CA. Ideal candidates include teachers, coaches, childcare providers, or culinary enthusiasts who enjoy working with kids and turning

Qualifications

• Teacher, para-professional or retired educator
• Coach or Camp counselor
• Childcare provider
• Chef or home cook
• College student
• Enthusiastic educator looking for part-time work

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engaging teaching

Classroom management

Food safety basics

Education

Education or child development background

Job description

After-School Cooking Instructor / Chef Teacher

Love cooking? Love working with kids? Make an impact with LIFT Enrichment!

LIFT Enrichment is looking for enthusiastic Chef Teachers to lead fun, hands-on cooking workshops for students in Title I schools.

Since 2010, we’ve taught 75,000+ students and built a team of 200+ Chef Teachers. No professional chef experience required - we provide training!

The Details:

• Rate: $25/hour
• Start Date: January 6th 2027
• Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 pm - 6:00pm
• Age Groups: Elementary & Middle School
• Location: Cucamonga, CA
• Position: Seasonal, part-time
• Paid training + mileage reimbursement + phone stipend
• Grocery shopping, prep, teaching, and cleanup are paid

A typical day includes teaching two workshops, you will be paid for approximately 5 hours of work which covers preparation, teaching, and cleanup.

What You'll Do

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

You might be a great fit if you're a:

• Teacher, para-professional or retired educator
• Coach or Camp counselor
• Childcare provider
• Chef or home cook
• College student
• An enthusiastic educator looking for part-time work

We're looking for someone who is:

• Energetic and engaging
• Reliable and punctual
• Confident leading a group of little chefs
• Happy whipping up some tasty treats with basic cooking skills
• Able to commute to assigned schools
• Excited to turn cooking into something kids can’t wait to get their hands into!

No professional culinary experience required. If you enjoy cooking and working with kids, we'll teach you the rest.

Ready to make cooking fun?

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• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Training