Job Description

IMPORTANT! Applicants MUST live in San FRANCISCO and MUST complete the following application to be considered:

Overview: Culinary Artistas believes cooking connects us to culture, community, and self. We’re looking for a Culinary Education Coordinator to manage afterschool programs and summer camps, teaching culinary skills, managing logistics and food preparation. This role involves both leading hands-on educational experiences and ensuring smooth operations across programs.

Job Title: Culinary Education Program Coordinator

Location: San Francisco, CA

Employment Type: Part-Time (25 hrs/wk, potential for up to 35 hrs/wk during select weeks in summer)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Afterschool Program Coordination (15 hrs/wk in Sept - May; 5 hrs/wk in June - Aug)

• Teach minimum of 1 weekly class at partner schools and provide substitute coverage across all schools, sometimes on short notice and as needed
• Assist with field trips, camps, and special programs as needed
• Create/adapt, test and digitally format recipes for afterschool programs, ensuring they meet educational standards and cater to student needs
• Create and organize shopping list for weekly afterschool programs
• Pack and potentially deliver weekly grocery bags to school partners via car
• Maintain inventory and supply tracking systems
• Organize and maintain digital resources in Google Suite to ensure efficiency and accessibility
• Co-manage main company phone line and email inbox (info@)

Camp Program Coordination (8 hrs/wk in Sept - May; 15-30 hrs/wk in June - Aug):

• Serve as the primary substitute for daily cooking camps during summer (SF and East Bay) and school holidays, managing up to 27 children ages 4-10, and stepping into a lead role as needed
• Assist with development of engaging and age-appropriate cooking menus/activities
• Assist with development of STEM projects that complement culinary education
• Assist with managing daily camp operations across multiple locations ensuring smooth coordination of all camp logistics and conflicts
• Support recipe documentation by creating, formatting, and organizing content in digital templates and Google Suite systems
• Supervise and mentor staff members, interns, and counselors-in-training during camp to foster a supportive and effective learning environment
• Assist with delivery of instructional training sessions

Event Coordination (2-10 hrs/wk):

• Assist as Event Chef for teen cooking classes (up to 50 teens) on evenings during Summer
• Support culinary event planning and execution, as needed
• Assist with client email and phone follow-up for corporate events and kids’ birthdays
• Lead venue tours at Ghirardelli Square, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in education, afterschool, or child care settings working directly with kids aged 4-10, with a focus on culinary programs preferred.
• Culinary Interest: Background or passion for culinary arts, education, gardening, or food sovereignty valued; culinary experience preferred but not required.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for travel between program sites.
• Residency: Must reside in San Francisco, CA.
• Physical Requirements: Must travel between sites, stand/walk up to 8 hours, lift 50 lbs, and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with students, parents, and staff professionally.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Flexibility: Adaptable and open to learning, with a willingness to take on new challenges and adjust to changing program needs.
• Problem-Solving: Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to address and resolve issues that may arise during program implementation.
• Leadership: Capable of stepping into leadership roles when needed, taking initiative, and providing support to educational programs and staff.
• Reliable, dependable, and true to one’s word: an individual who takes pride in everyday work.
• Brand Embodiment: Share edible education and a passion for food with corporate teams and kids while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and team-focused attitude.
• Teaching: Comfort and enthusiasm for working with children aged 3-14.
• Professionalism: Enthusiastic, skilled, and professional, with the ability to cook and teach comfortably for groups ranging from 5 to 50 people.
• Technology: Proficient in Google Suite, skilled with templates and formatting, and quick to learn tools like TripleSeat and Sling.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Pay: $24–$28/hour, based on experience.
• Medical: Health care contributions of $2.56 per hour worked, in accordance with San Francisco's HCSO, with details provided during onboarding.
• Sick Time: Accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 72 hours per year, as per California law.
• 401k: Culinary Artistas matches 100% of employee contributions up to 4% of pay after 12 months of employment.
• Company Holidays: Unpaid holidays on Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please complete this application ( and include your resume. Include any relevant experience and questions or concerns you may have. We will review all applications and schedule an introductory phone call with suitable candidates within one week.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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