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

CocuSocial, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Referral program

Job summary

CocuSocial, Inc. is seeking experienced Chef Instructors to lead hands-on cooking classes in Nashville. This in-person, part-time contract role involves running the full class experience from ingredient shopping to cleanup and guest interactions.

You will create a fun, beginner-friendly environment while maintaining high sanitation and organization standards. The position offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to teach diverse cuisines, and support from the CocuSocial team on class

Qualifications

• Professional culinary background
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage groups of up to 26 guests
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Run full class experience including setup and cleanup
• Create beginner-friendly interactive learning environment
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and organization
• Represent CocuSocial and deliver great guest experiences

Skills

Culinary skills

Excellent communication

Sanitation standards

Public speaking / teaching

Job description

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

• Contract
• Compensation: USD 200 - USD 350 - daily

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.

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.

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

About CocuSocial

CocuSocial is one of the premier culinary experience providers in the United States. As a minority-founded 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

Referral program