Company description

Culinary Artistas was founded on the idea that cooking is a language that connects us to our cultures, bodies, minds, souls, and most of all, to each other. Our vision is to create an inspiring and inclusive space for people to celebrate, cook and explore. We are located in San Francisco’s historic Ghirardelli Square, a place that exemplifies our beautiful city’s celebrated food culture.

We offer kids cooking classes and camps that enable kids to explore the world of real foods, expand their palates, and forge a lifelong healthy relationship with cooking and eating.

We are a fantastic team of educators, chefs, events managers and parents that work together to create an exceptional experience grounded in inclusivity, creativity and celebration. Please come by and say hi - we’d love to meet you!

Job description

Culinary Artistas is looking for passionate, reliable individuals to join our Apprenticeship Program and teach after-school cooking classes to kids across San Francisco. Whether you're a former food industry pro, a self-taught cook, or an aspiring educator—this is a paid opportunity to grow your skills and inspire the next generation of chefs.

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 2 days/week for the entire school year, with the option to teach up to 5.

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, apply today!

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

• Training: typically Thursdays, 3:30–5:30 PM (Aug–Sept)
• Program: Runs Sept 2025 – June 2026 (aligned with the school year)
• Weekly Hours: 2.5–15 hours/week depending on availability; shifts are typically weekdays between 2:00pm-6:00pm
• Must commit to the full school year. Time off follows school closures.
• Opportunity to be promoted to part-time a Culinary Educator role upon graduation

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $24.00 - $26.00

Application instructions

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Deadline

September 18, 2026