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CHEF INSTRUCTOR
CocuSocial · Chicago, IL, United States
About The Role
Why Teach with CocuSocial?
- Flexible scheduling — teach as often as you'd like, from a few classes per month to multiple classes per week
- Competitive compensation — earn $200–$350+ per class, plus guest tips
- Creative freedom — teach cuisines and recipes you're passionate about
- Established platform — we handle marketing, ticket sales, customer service, and venue partnerships
- Supportive team — receive guidance on class development, operations, and best practices
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about food and excited to share culinary skills with others
- Professional culinary background
- Prior experience teaching cooking classes, culinary education, demonstrations, team training, or other instructional environments preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable speaking to and engaging groups of up to 26 guests
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
 
Class Concepts We're Looking For
We're currently seeking instructors comfortable teaching one or more of the following
- Handmade Pasta
- Sushi Making
- Neapolitan or Artisan Pizza
- Dumplings
- Pad Thai
- Paella
- Street Tacos
- Empanadas
- French Pastry & Choux
- Cheese Making
- Mixology
- Wine Tasting
Additional cuisines and specialties are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Lead and organize the entire class experience, including ingredient purchasing, setup, instruction, and cleanup
- Create a fun, engaging, and beginner-friendly learning environment
- Teach classes in a hands-on, interactive format
- Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and organization throughout the event
- Represent CocuSocial professionally while delivering exceptional guest experiences
About CocuSocial
CocuSocial is one of the premier culinary experience providers in the United States. As a minority-founded and owned company, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity across all backgrounds. Our network of Chef Instructors spans more than 30 cities nationwide, offering a wide variety of cooking, baking, mixology, and tasting experiences. We believe food brings people together and creates meaningful connections across cultures and communities.
www.cocusocial.com
 
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $200.00 - $350.00 per day
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Language
- English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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