CocuSocial Cooking Class Instructor / Chef Instructor (Flexible, Part-Time)
About The Position
CocuSocial is seeking experienced Chef Instructors to lead fun, hands-on cooking classes in Nashville. Classes take place at partner venues such as hotels, breweries, cafés, and event spaces, and are designed to create memorable culinary experiences for guests of all skill levels. The instructor manages the full class experience, including purchasing ingredients, setup, instruction, and cleanup. They create a fun, beginner-friendly, interactive learning environment while maintaining high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and organization. Instructors represent CocuSocial professionally and provide excellent guest experiences. Class concepts include 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. The role is part-time, contract, and in person. Compensation is $200–$350+ per class, plus guest tips. Scheduling is flexible, ranging from a few classes a month to multiple classes per week. Instructors have creative freedom to teach cuisines they love and receive support from the CocuSocial team with class development and operations.
Requirements
- Professional culinary background.
- Passion for food and for sharing culinary skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfort engaging groups of up to 26 guests.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience teaching cooking classes, culinary education, demonstrations, team training, or similar instructional settings.
- English language skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full class experience, including ingredient purchasing, setup, instruction, and cleanup.
- Create a fun, beginner-friendly, interactive learning environment.
- Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and organization.
- Represent CocuSocial professionally and deliver great guest experiences.
- Teach cooking, baking, mixology, tasting, or other culinary concepts and specialties.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- Referral program.
- Guest tips in addition to class pay.
- Creative freedom to teach cuisines of choice.
- Support from the CocuSocial team on class development and operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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