Artistas Paid Apprenticeship

Culinary Artistas is looking for passionate, reliable individuals to join our Apprenticeship Program and teach after-school cooking classes 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, with the option to teach up to 5. 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, apply today!

What You’ll Get

• Weekly training sessions with your cohort and expert guest speakers covering topics  from agriculture to business. 
• Hands-on experience teaching and designing your own kid-friendly dishes
• One-on-one professional development support
• 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
• 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
• Adapt to a range of age groups (3–14) 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
• 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

Pay‍

‍$24-$26 per hour, depending on experience. Plus weekly travel reimbursement. 

How to Apply

Submit your application here. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out within a week to schedule a quick intro call. Feel free to include any questions or concerns!