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Artistas Apprenticeship Program

Get Paid to Expand Your Culinary Education Training

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!

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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.

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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.

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