Chef Instructeur

CocuSocial; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CocuSocial in Orange County offers hands-on cooking experiences at partner venues around Irvine. We seek an enthusiastic culinary instructor to plan and lead hands-on classes, guiding guests through recipes and techniques while maintaining a fun, social atmosphere.

The role is in-person only, with groups up to 26 guests, evenings and weekends, and requires reliability and organization with safety awareness (ServSafe or equivalent preferred).

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience in a professional setting.
• Ability to lead a group and teach in a hands-on way.
• Reliable and organized with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead hands-on classes start to finish.
• Teach at venues around Irvine, including restaurants and event spaces.
• Manage groups up to 26 guests, mostly evenings/weekends.
• In-person only within 30 minutes of commute.
• Lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teaching in-person

Strong communication

Organization

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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.

The experience we're creating

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.

Job Description

The role

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

What you might teach

Handmade pasta, French pastry, dumplings, sushi, paella — or a cuisine that's your own. We build the class list around instructors' strengths, not the other way around.

Why teach with CocuSocial

• Flexible schedule — teach as often as suits you
• Marketing, bookings, and guest communication handled by CocuSocial
• Support developing and refining your class format

Qualifications

Who we're looking for

• 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

Nice to have

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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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