CHEF INSTRUCTOR Job at CocuSocial Inc, Chicago, IL

  • CocuSocial Inc
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

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

Qualifications:
Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $200.00 - $350.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

  • Referral program

Language:

  • English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Compensation:
$200-$200

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, Flexible hours

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