Chef Instructor

CocuSocial•Columbus, OH

6h•$200 - $350•Onsite

About The Position

CocuSocial is a marketplace for cooking and tasting experiences, offering interactive classes hosted in restaurants, breweries, and hotels. The Chef Instructor leads hands-on cooking classes for participants at a range of skill levels, creating enjoyable and memorable experiences that encourage a lasting interest in cooking. CocuSocial is especially interested in instructors who specialize in areas such as handmade pasta, sushi, dumplings, pizza, Spanish paella, Spanish tapas, or ramen. The instructor plans and conducts classes, demonstrates cooking methods, supports safe food handling, and helps create a welcoming, inclusive, and fun learning environment. The role also involves class setup and ingredient preparation, offering student guidance and feedback, and keeping course content current with culinary trends.

Requirements

Prior experience as a culinary instructor or chef in a professional kitchen.
Solid understanding of food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
Strong communication skills and ability to connect with diverse groups.
A genuine passion for teaching and sharing culinary expertise.
Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting while maintaining high-quality instruction.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in handmade pasta, sushi, dumplings, pizza, Spanish paella, Spanish tapas, ramen, or other culinary areas.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct engaging, hands-on cooking classes for a range of skill levels.
Demonstrate essential cooking methods and ensure proper food handling during sessions.
Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and fun learning environment.
Oversee class setup, ingredient preparation, and other logistical details.
Offer guidance and feedback during class to support student success.
Stay informed about culinary trends and continuously improve course content.