After School Culinary Instructor

Enrich; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Enrich is seeking a cooking‑minded instructor to bring hands‑on culinary learning to TK–5 students. You’ll spark creativity, safety, and teamwork, helping kids build confidence, practical life skills, and a lifelong love of cooking.

Ideal candidates have experience with elementary learners or youth programs, a positive attitude, and a passion for mentoring. You’ll follow lesson plans while adapting to different ages and needs, maintain an engaging classroom, and complete a background check for

Qualifications

• Hands-on cooking knowledge and passion for teaching.
• Experience with elementary-aged learners in school, camp, enrichment, childcare, or youth programs.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and adapt for different ages and abilities.
• Background check and safety compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Inspire young learners through hands-on culinary experiences.
• Create a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate learning environment while maintaining classroom structure and safety.
• Maintain knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and kitchen practices; Food Handler Card preferred.
• Comfortable managing groups of up to 20–25 students and providing positive behavior guidance.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with team members.
• Follow lesson plans and adapt instruction to meet student needs.

Skills

Culinary experience

Classroom management

Youth education

Food safety

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Child development

Diversity experience

Job description

Created by experienced educators, Enrich offers engaging, hands‑on classes that foster creativity and fun for TK–5th grade students. Focused on inspiring curiosity and collaboration, Enrich provides programs across arts, science, cooking, robotics, and sports to nurture confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

Job Overview

We're looking for someone who loves cooking just as much as they love working with children. The ideal instructor brings culinary knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm into the classroom, making every lesson a hands‑on adventure where students build confidence, learn valuable life skills, and develop a love for cooking. Experience teaching is a plus, but a positive attitude, strong culinary background, and passion for mentoring young learners are what matter most.

Responsibilities

• Passion for cooking, food education, and inspiring young learners through hands‑on culinary experiences.


• Experience working with elementary‑aged children in a school, camp, enrichment, childcare, or youth program preferred.


• Ability to create a fun, engaging, and age‑appropriate learning environment while maintaining classroom structure and safety.


• Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and proper kitchen practices; current Food Handler Card or ability to obtain one preferred.


• Comfortable managing groups of up to 20–25 students while providing positive behavior guidance.


• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.


• Creative, energetic, patient, and enthusiastic personality with a genuine interest in helping children learn and grow.


• Ability to follow lesson plans while adapting instruction to meet students' needs and abilities.


• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.


• Must successfully pass a background check and meet all school district requirements.

Skills

• Experience in the culinary field


• Classroom management skills with the ability to engage young children effectively


• Experience working with children across a range of ages


• Knowledge of culinary techniques suitable for children, including food safety and hygiene practices


• Ability to teach basic cooking skills, recipe creation, and kitchen safety procedures


• Excellent communication skills to clearly instruct children and collaborate with team members


• Familiarity with childhood development principles and behavior management strategies


• Experience working with diverse student populations in preschool or elementary school settings

Join our dynamic team at Enrich where your passion for teaching and culinary arts can inspire young minds! This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's learning journeys while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

• At‑Will Employment:This position is an at‑will position. Nothing in this job posting, the application process, or any subsequent employment documents creates a contract or guarantee of employment for any specific period. Employment may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without notice or cause, subject to applicable California law.