CocuSocial Cooking Class Instructor / Chef Instructor (Flexible, Part-Time)

CocuSocial, one of North America's largest culinary experience providers, is seeking experienced Chef Instructors to lead fun, hands-on cooking classes in Nashville.

Our classes are hosted at unique partner venues including hotels, breweries, cafés, and event spaces. We create memorable culinary experiences for guests of all skill levels, and we're looking for talented chefs who are passionate about sharing their knowledge in an engaging, interactive environment.

What you’ll do

Class concepts we’re seeking: Handmade pasta, sushi, Neapolitan or artisan pizza, dumplings, Pad Thai, paella, street tacos, empanadas, French pastry and choux, cheese making, mixology, and wine tasting. Other cuisines and specialties are welcome.

What’s in it for you

Details: Part-time contract, in person.

Responsibilities

Run the full class experience: ingredient purchasing, setup, instruction, and cleanup; Create a fun, beginner-friendly, interactive learning environment; Keep high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and organization; Represent CocuSocial professionally and deliver great guest experiences

Requirements

Professional culinary background; Passion for food and for sharing culinary skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Comfortable engaging groups of up to 26 guests; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Nice to have

Prior experience teaching cooking classes, culinary education, demonstrations, team training, or similar instructional settings; English language skills

Benefits

Pay of $200–$350+ per class, plus guest tips; Flexible scheduling, from a few classes a month to multiple per week; Creative freedom to teach cuisines you love; Support from the CocuSocial team on class development and operations; Referral program; Flexible schedule