Artistas Apprenticeship Program
Get Paid to Expand Your Culinary Education Training
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Our new Culinary Apprenticeship Program is a paid, hands-on training opportunity designed for aspiring culinary educators, recent graduates, teachers, restaurant industry professionals, and passionate home cooks eager to explore a career in food education.
In this unique program, you'll get paid to learn how to lead fun, engaging, and memorable cooking classes for kids and teens at schools across San Francisco, as well as in our studio. Under the guidance of our classically trained chefs, you'll develop hands-on kitchen skills, gain teaching experience, and expand your professional network. Plus, you'll have access to exclusive guest speakers who will share insights from their careers in the food industry.
We're now accepting applications for the September 2025 - June 2026 cohort! If you're ready to turn your passion for cooking into a rewarding teaching career, apply today!
Request a Camp
Would you like to request a camp date that’s not already on the calendar? Let us know! We’d love to hear from you.
Program Highlights
Speaker Series
Join interactive talks with industry experts who’ll answer your questions and share culinary insights. Each cohort will hear from industry professional speakers on topics like Education & Diversity, Recipes & Ingredients, Culture & Connection, and The Business of Culinary Arts.
Networking Events
You'll gain exclusive access to Culinary Artistas events, from community programs to industry soirées. Connect with Bay Area business leaders, event pros, and culinary creatives while learning the ropes of event services—fully immersing yourself in our vibrant food community.
Mentorship
What sets our program apart? One-on-one mentorship and professional development from our diverse team of chefs, artists, marketers, and business pros. We’ll help you define your career goals and map out the steps to get there—all while sharing our passion for great food and community.
Meet Our 2025/26 Apprentices!
Ellen C. (they/them)
Ellen brings together a background in fine dining and over five years in early childhood education. They’re passionate about making the kitchen a space where kids can learn, grow, and have fun.
Rolfe G. (he/him)
Rolfe first learned to cook at home in Savannah, Georgia, before working in fine dining and R&D kitchens in Oakland and San Francisco. He loves helping people build confidence in the kitchen.
Connie L. (she/her)
Connie is a seasoned Bay Area communications strategist with a passion for food and community. Most recently, she supported food entrepreneurs at La Cocina in telling their stories and growing their businesses.
Tobi W. (she/her)
Tobi works in technology, helping nonprofits grow through emerging tools while championing equity in education. She first fell in love with cooking through traditional Nigerian recipes shared by her family.
Nolan R. (he/him)
Nolan’s love for food science began while studying chemistry, sparking a fascination with the biology behind cooking. He enjoys breaking down the “why” of recipes while sharing the joy of cooking with others.
Elisabeth D. (she/her)
Elisabeth spent over a decade in pastry kitchens in New Orleans and San Francisco after first discovering her passion working summers at farmers markets.
Carey L. (she/her)
Carey brings together a background in museums, cultural spaces, and non-profit administration with her work as a visual artist.
You’re Invited!
Spring Soirée
Our semi-annual menu release bash is back, baby! We've got professional headshots, a live DJ, interactive cooking stations, and industry leaders sharing how to curate sustainable events.
If you’re an event planner or company event lead in the Bay Area, we hope you join us to unwind, taste our new spring menu and network with other fun peers and party people.
Weds, April 24th from 5:30-7:30pm PST
Culinary Artistas, San Francisco
Tickets available on a first come, first serve basis
