Culinary Apprentice

Culinary Artistas; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 5,200 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Culinary Artistas in San Francisco invites you to lead after-school cooking classes for kids ages 3–14, focusing on food prep, kitchen safety, nutrition, and creativity. Classes run weekdays 2:00–6:00 PM and are 1–2 hours, with 30 minutes setup/cleanup.

We value hands-on, engaging teaching, reliability, and a warm, inclusive classroom. Training is provided through our Artistas Apprentice program, with opportunities to advance to a Culinary Educator role and participate in camps and private

Qualifications

• Passion for food and love for teaching kids
• Experience with kids or kitchens is a plus, but not required—we value attitude over credentials
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Dependable, proactive, and team-oriented
• Vaccinated + boosted for COVID-19 and complete Live Scan background check (we’ll reimburse you)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Teach after-school cooking classes in San Francisco for kids ages 3–14.
• Follow our "intuitive cooking" approach to guide students through food prep, kitchen safety, and healthy eating.
• Lead interactive lessons using hands-on, visual, and auditory techniques to keep kids engaged.
• Implement age-appropriate technique and safety with patience, warmth, and clear instruction.
• Foster creativity, teamwork, and confidence in the kitchen through age-appropriate activities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive kitchen classroom where all kids feel valued.
• Facilitate thoughtful discussions connecting class learnings to home life.
• Set up and clean up each class (30 minutes per side).
• Occasionally support field trips, day camps, or weekend events.

Job description

You’ll lead engaging, hands‑on lessons for kids and teens (ages 3–17), focusing on food prep, kitchen safety, nutrition, and creativity. Classes run weekdays between 2:00–6:00 PM; each is 1–2 hours long with 30 minutes for setup and cleanup. We ask for a minimum of 1 day/week, with the option to teach more. Reliable transportation is required.

At Culinary Artistas, we’re more than just a cooking school—we’re a vibrant community that celebrates food, creativity, and connection. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of chefs.

What You’ll Get

• Successful completion of our signature Artistas Apprentice training, where you'll learn to teach "Intuitive Cooking" to kids using our unique no-heat recipes and lesson plans (mandatory).
• Quarterly speaker series with expert guest speakers covering topics from agriculture to business
• Hands‑on experience teaching kid‑friendly, no‑heat dishes
• One‑on‑one professional development support and mentorship
• Opportunities to help at camps, field trips, and private events
• A pathway to a paid Culinary Educator role after graduation

What You’ll Do

• Teach fun, safe, and engaging after‑school cooking classes at schools across San Francisco for kids age 3-14
• Follow our “intuitive cooking” approach to guide students through food prep, kitchen safety, and healthy eating
• Lead interactive lessons using hands‑on, visual, and auditory techniques to keep kids actively engaged
• Implement age‑appropriate (ages 3‑14) technique and safety with patience, warmth, and clear instruction
• Foster creativity, teamwork, and confidence in the kitchen through age‑appropriate skills and activities
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and clean kitchen classroom where all kids feel valued
• Facilitate thoughtful discussions that help students connect what they learn in class to their lives at home
• Set up and clean up each class session (30 minutes on each side)
• Deliver a positive, holistic, and memorable experience every time—showing up with reliability, enthusiasm, and care
• Occasionally support field trips, day camps, or weekend events (optional)
• Possibly assist with adult cooking classes or kids' birthday parties (optional, evenings/weekends)

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for food and a love for teaching kid
• We welcome self taught cooks, educators in other disciplines, teachers, college education majors, and those who are excited to enter the culinary space
• Experience with kids or kitchens is a plus, but not required—we value attitude over credentials
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Dependable, proactive, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working with ages 3‑14
• Familiar with Google Docs, Slides, Chat, and Drive
• Able to travel around SF for weekly teaching
• Must be vaccinated + boosted for COVID‑19 and complete a Live Scan background check (we’ll reimburse you)
• Current First Aid/CPR certification is a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Time Commitment

• Mandatory Training: 4-6pm on August 10th*, 13th, 17th and 20th.
• Program:Runs Sept 2025 – June 2026 (aligned with the school year)
• Weekly Hours:2–15 hours/week depending on availability; shifts fall on weekdays between the hours of 2:00pm-6:00pm
• Must commit to full school year. Time off follows school closures.
• Opportunity to be promoted to part‑time a Culinary Educator role upon graduation

*August 10th training will be virtual, and can be joined remotely. The rest will

be on‑site at Culinary Artistas in San Francisco.

Notes

• We accept rolling applications
• Learn more about the Apprenticeship on our website