Youth Culinary Camp - Assistant
Overview
Culinary Artistas is seeking enthusiastic assistants to support our youth culinary camps this summer. Founded on the belief that cooking connects us to our cultures and each other, we create engaging experiences that inspire young chefs. As a Camp Assistant, you'll help foster a love of cooking while supporting our lead educators in delivering fun, educational programming for children ages 4-10.
Job Title:
Youth Culinary Camp - Assistant
Location:
San Francisco (Ghirardelli Square) OR East Bay (Albany & Piedmont) based on your preference
Employment Type:
Seasonal
Working Hours:
35hrs per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, with optional weekend hours)
Duration:
You must be available for the entire summer, June 9th - August 22, 2025. We will assign you for a minimum of 8 weeks for SF camps or 4 weeks for East Bay camps.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
Assistant Educator Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain activity centers (art center, build center, and game center)
- Escort and supervise campers during arrival time and transitions
- Lead daily icebreaker games and stretching activities during circle time
- Support cooking activities by leading an assigned team of campers
- Assist with STEM projects and outdoor activities
- Manage center-based activities and quiet time
- Lead storytime and sharing circles
- Support camp transitions and maintain safety protocols
- Assist with student sign-in/out procedures
- Help explain and supervise camper jobs (dishwashing, drying, etc.)
Assistant Chef Responsibilities
- Assist Lead Chef with mise en place for daily brunch and lunch preparation
- Support cooking activities by leading an assigned team of campers
- Escort campers between activities as needed
- Assist with kitchen setup and cleanup procedures
- Support food service during meals
- Prepare afternoon snacks and desserts
- Monitor and maintain kitchen safety standards
- Help supervise camper kitchen jobs
- Support dish washing and cleaning procedures
- Assist with kitchen inventory and organization
Skills + Experience Required
- 1+ year experience working with children
- Comfort managing groups of children age 4-10 (up to 26 kids)
- Ability to guide and delegate to teenage counselors-in-training and interns
- Background in art, science, or early childhood education preferred
- Ability to lead group activities and maintain engagement
- Basic culinary knowledge and kitchen safety awareness
- Exposure to food preparation and kitchen operations
- Basic understanding of proper food handling and sanitation practices
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
- Must complete Live Scan background check (reimbursed)
- Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
- COVID-19 vaccination required
You Are…
- Passionate about working with children in a high-energy environment
- Patient and compassionate in their teaching approach
- Extremely reliable and responsible
- Detail-oriented and skilled at handling multiple tasks
- Enthusiastic team players
- Calm and decisive in fast-paced situations
- Willing to take initiative and support all tasks
- Excited about food, cooking, art and education
Pay
Starting at $22-$26 per hour, depending on role and experience.
How to Apply
Please complete this application and include your resume, specifying which position (Assistant Educator or Assistant Chef) you are more interested in. 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.
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