Culinary Apprentice

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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

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