Lead Culinary Instructor - After-School Enrichment

Lunch Bunch, Inc.; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities to Level II/

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Lunch Bunch, Inc. is seeking a Level 1 Enrichment Teacher to support culinary-based enrichment programs after school. You will collaborate with other teachers, prepare materials, and provide individualized attention to students to foster hands-on learning in cooking and culinary arts.

This role emphasizes classroom leadership, initiative, reliability, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment while helping children build confidence and life skills through cooking.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check and LiveScan.
• TB clearance required.
• Experience working with children in a leadership, instructional, or support role.

Responsibilities

• Review lesson plans weekly in advance.
• Watch weekly recorded training videos.
• Attend pre-semester teacher training sessions.
• Communicate proactively with the Enrichments Manager or supervisors as needed for support.
• Prepare classroom materials and food efficiently.
• Distribute materials or handouts before class ends.
• Manage student behavior, engagement, and classroom flow.
• Teach and reinforce kitchen safety and basic cooking skills.
• Report in-class incidents promptly using incident reports.
• Submit feedback after each class.

Skills

Highly reliable

Self-sufficient

Comfortable leading groups of children

Adaptable

Growth-oriented

Job description

Lunch Bunch, Inc. is seeking a Level 1 Enrichment Teacher to support culinary-based enrichment programs after school. You will collaborate with other teachers, prepare materials, and provide individualized attention to students to foster hands-on learning in cooking and culinary arts.

This role emphasizes classroom leadership, initiative, reliability, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment while helping children build confidence and life skills through cooking.