Chef Instructeur

CocuSocial•Irvine, CA
•$200 - $350•Onsite

About The Position

CocuSocial is an established culinary experience provider in the U.S. We bring people together through hands-on cooking, baking, and tasting experiences at partner venues across the Orange County. Our classes are meant to feel like an outing as much as a lesson — guests come to try something new, in a social, low-pressure setting, at venues worth the trip. Classes are beginner-friendly; most guests have never taken a cooking class before, and that's exactly the point.

Requirements

  • Culinary experience: chef, caterer, culinary instructor, culinary school grad, or accomplished self-taught cook
  • Comfortable leading a group and teaching in a clear, hands-on way
  • Reliable and organized
  • Evening and weekend availability
  • ServSafe or Equivalent (Required)

Nice To Haves

  • Access to a venue that could host classes (home kitchen, restaurant, event space)
  • Prior teaching or demonstration experience

Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead a hands-on class start to finish
  • Teach classes at interesting venues around the city — restaurants, hotels, cafés, event spaces
  • Lead groups of up to 26 guests, most often evenings and weekends
  • Conduct classes in-person only (venue within 30 minutes commute)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs required

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Tips
  • Marketing, bookings, and guest communication handled by CocuSocial
  • Support developing and refining your class format
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