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

CocuSocial, Inc. (YC S17); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Guest tips

In-person instruction support

Job summary

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 partner venues such as hotels, breweries, cafés, and event spaces, welcoming guests of all skill levels.

You’ll run the full class experience—from ingredient purchasing to setup, instruction, and cleanup—creating an engaging, interactive learning environment while upholding high sanitation and organization

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead full class experience from setup to cleanup.
• Create a beginner-friendly interactive learning environment.
• Maintain high sanitation, cleanliness, and organization.
• Represent CocuSocial professionally and deliver great guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Physical stamina

Job description

Company Description

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

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.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• 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

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:

• 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

Details: Part‑time contract, in person.

Qualifications

Required / Ideal:

• 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

Preferred:

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

Additional Information

About CocuSocial

CocuSocial is one of the premier culinary experience providers in the United States. As a minority‑founder and owned company, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity across all backgrounds. Our network of Chef Instructors spans more than 30 cities nationwide, offering a wide variety of cooking, baking, mixology, and tasting experiences. We believe food brings people together and creates meaningful connections across cultures and communities.

www.cocusocial.com

Job Types: Part‑time, Contract

Pay: $200.00 - $350.00 per day

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person