Job Overview Rainbow Chefs Academy | Modesto, CA $28/hour | Part-Time Contract | Fridays | September-May Love working with kids? Enjoy cooking, food, or nutrition? Rainbow Chefs Academy is hiring energetic and dependable instructors to lead fun, hands-on cooking and nutrition classes for students at schools throughout Modesto. You do NOT need to be a professional chef or credentialed teacher. We're looking for confident, engaging people who enjoy working with children and can create a fun, organized learning environment. If you have experience in education, after-school programs, childcare, youth programs, culinary arts, nutrition, food service, coaching, camps, or similar work, we'd love to hear from you. The Schedule Fridays only Consistent weekly program running September through May Approximately 2:00-6:00 PM Typically 4-5 paid hours per Friday , depending on school assignment In-person at assigned school site(s) in the Modesto area $28/hour This is a great opportunity for someone looking for consistent part-time work that fits around school, another job, or a flexible weekday schedule. What You'll Do You'll lead students through interactive no-heat cooking experiences designed to build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and healthy habits.

Responsibilities include:

Lead fun, hands-on food preparation and nutrition classes Guide students through simple, age-appropriate recipes Teach basic culinary techniques, nutrition, and food safety Create an energetic, positive, and inclusive classroom environment Manage groups of students and encourage participation and teamwork Complete basic classroom setup and cleanup Follow Rainbow Chefs Academy curriculum, recipes, and safety procedures We Give You the Tools to Teach You won't be expected to create lessons or develop recipes on your own.

Rainbow Chefs Academy provides:

Paid instructor training Ready-to-teach curriculum Recipes and lesson plans Program materials and supplies Ongoing support from our program team You bring the energy and classroom presence — we provide the program. Who We're Looking For Our strongest instructors are dependable, energetic, organized, confident leading groups, and genuinely enjoy working with kids. Experience in one or more of these areas is a plus: Teaching or substitute teaching After-school programs Paraprofessional/classroom support Childcare or youth development Summer camps or recreation programs Coaching Culinary arts or food service Nutrition or health education Tutoring or mentoring Culinary experience is welcome but not required. We provide training. Requirements Experience working with children or leading groups preferred Reliable transportation to assigned Modesto-area school site(s) Dependable Friday afternoon availability Comfortable managing and engaging groups of students Ability to complete required background/onboarding requirements California Food Handler Certificate before starting Mandated Reporter training before starting Associate's degree only if required for your assigned school/program Part-time | Contract | Approximately 4-5 hours each Friday With a consistent Friday assignment, instructors can expect approximately $115-$140 per Friday , depending on scheduled hours. Why Rainbow Chefs Academy? This isn't a traditional classroom job. Our instructors get to cook, create, teach, laugh, and help students develop skills they'll use for life. If you're great with kids, dependable, and excited about making learning fun, we want to meet you. Apply today to join our Modesto instructor team for the upcoming school year.

Work Location:

In person -

Modesto, CA Pay:

$28.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person