Culinary Apprentice

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Youll lead engaging hands-on lessons for kids and teens (ages 317) focusing on food prep kitchen safety nutrition and creativity. Classes run weekdays between 2:006:00 PM; each is 12 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 were more than just a cooking schoolwere a vibrant community that celebrates food creativity and connection. If youre ready to inspire the next generation of chefs apply today!

• Successful completion of our signature Artistas Apprentice training where youll 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 314
• 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 (well 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:215 hours/week depending on availability; shifts fall on weekdays between the hours of 2:00pm-6:00pm
• Must commit to thefull 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