Top 11 Culinary instructor Jobs in Irvine Ca

After School Cooking Teacher
Active Learning —Orange County, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Culinary Arts/Food Technology Instructor
South Orange County Community College District —Mission Viejo, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Chef Instructor
CocuSocial —Irvine, CA
- $200 - $350 a day
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Flexible schedule
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Full Time Culinary Instructor - On Premises
Merage JCC of Orange County —Irvine, CA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Inventory management
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Kids Culinary Instructor – Mondays Only
Rainbow Chefs Academy —Garden Grove, CA
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Paid training
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Contract Class Instructor
City of Irvine —Irvine, CA
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Adults
- Mid-level
Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)
CSC Generation —Newport Beach, CA
- $19.40 - $20.64 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Cash register
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Kids Culinary Instructor – Monday to Friday
Rainbow Chefs Academy —Bellflower, CA
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- Paid training
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Part-Time Instructor -Culinary Arts
Compton Community College District —Compton, CA
- $41.28 - $72.27 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- ServSafe
- Mid-level

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May handle liquor, wine, and beer in compliance with state and location alcohol regulations, company policies, including enforcing age restrictions.
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Columbus State Community College —Columbus, OH
Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction,…
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After School Cooking Teacher

Active Learning -
Orange County, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$25 - $30 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Experience working with children
Working with students
Food preparation
Associate's degree
Arts

Full Job Description

SUMMARY

We are currently hiring for the 2026–2027 school year. Training will begin in June, with regular program hours starting in August 2026.

The Cooking Instructor leads engaging, hands-on cooking and culinary enrichment classes for students in TK–Middle School using a developmentally differentiated curriculum and provided training. Instructors create a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment where students explore food preparation, kitchen skills, creativity, nutrition, teamwork, and culinary techniques through interactive cooking experiences. Students are encouraged to view cooking as both a life skill and a form of creative expression, using food to create edible art through presentation, design, color, and imagination.

The instructor guides students through age-appropriate culinary activities that support confidence-building, independence, collaboration, and real-world skill development while encouraging creativity and positive participation in the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Teach and lead hands-on culinary enrichment classes using provided curriculum, recipes, lesson plans, and training
Facilitate age-appropriate cooking activities for TK–Middle School students
Teach foundational and advanced culinary skills including measuring, mixing, assembling, recipe execution, plating, and kitchen organization
Encourage students to express creativity through food design, presentation, and artistic culinary projects
Create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment for all students
Supervise students during food preparation and ensure proper kitchen safety and sanitation procedures are followed
Prepare ingredients, materials, equipment, and classroom setups before each class
Encourage creativity, teamwork, communication, and confidence through collaborative cooking experiences
Adapt instruction to support varying grade levels, learning styles, and developmental needs
Lead group tastings, presentations, and culinary showcases
Maintain clean and organized kitchen and classroom spaces
Communicate professionally with staff, school partners, and families

Curriculum & Program Focus

The Cooking program uses a developmentally differentiated curriculum designed to progressively build culinary skills, creativity, independence, and kitchen confidence across grade levels.

TK–2nd Grade

Students explore food through guided sensory experiences, simple food preparation, creative cooking projects, and introductory kitchen skills.

3rd–5th Grade

Students build foundational culinary skills through recipe execution, teamwork, measuring, food presentation, and collaborative cooking activities.

Middle School

Students develop advanced culinary techniques, kitchen leadership, creativity, time management, food presentation, and real-world culinary applications.

Qualifications

Passion for cooking, culinary arts, and working with children
Strong classroom leadership and communication skills
Ability to create an engaging and supportive learning environment
Reliable, organized, professional, and creative
Experience in cooking, culinary arts, food service, or culinary education preferred
Experience working with children or youth programs preferred but not required
Curriculum and training provided

Skills Preferred

Cooking and food preparation experience
Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation
Creativity and adaptability
Teamwork and leadership
Organization and time management
Ability to lead groups in hands-on activities

Work Environment

Elementary and middle schools
After-school enrichment programs
Community centers
Culinary workshops and camps
Educational enrichment programs

Mission of the Role

To inspire students through creative, hands-on culinary experiences that promote confidence, collaboration, life skills, and artistic expression while introducing students to culinary arts, nutrition, and food-related career pathways

EDUCATION

■ High school diploma or equivalent required

■ Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in:

Culinary Arts
Nutrition
Hospitality
Family & Consumer Sciences
Related field

REQUIRED

■ Must pass a background check

■ TB test clearance (renewed every 4 years)

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance

Work Location: In person

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culinary instructor jobs in irvine ca

After School Cooking Teacher

Culinary Arts/Food Technology Instructor

Chef Instructor

Full Time Culinary Instructor - On Premises

Kids Culinary Instructor – Mondays Only

Contract Class Instructor

Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)

Kids Culinary Instructor – Monday to Friday

Part-Time Instructor -Culinary Arts

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