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

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Creative freedom

Established platform

Supportive team

Job summary

CocuSocial is seeking experienced Chef Instructors to lead hands-on cooking classes in Sacramento. Classes occur at partner venues like hotels and event spaces, with flexible scheduling and the opportunity to earn per-class compensation plus guest tips.

Ideal instructors have a professional culinary background and prior teaching experience. We provide marketing, ticket sales, and ongoing class support to help you deliver memorable culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• Professional culinary background required.
• Previous experience teaching cooking classes or demonstrations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize the full class experience, including ingredient purchasing, setup, instruction, and cleanup.
• Create a fun, engaging, beginner-friendly learning environment.
• Teach classes in a hands-on, interactive format.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and organization.
• Represent CocuSocial professionally while delivering great guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Guest engagement

Job description

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 Sacramento.

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.

Why Teach with CocuSocial?

• Flexible scheduling: teach as often as you'd like, from a few classes per month to multiple classes per week
• Competitive compensation: earn $200–$350+ per class, plus guest tips
• Creative freedom: teach cuisines and recipes you're passionate about
• Established platform: we handle marketing, ticket sales, customer service, and venue partnerships
• Supportive team: receive guidance on class development, operations, and best practices

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize the entire class experience, including ingredient purchasing, setup, instruction, and cleanup
• Create a fun, engaging, and beginner-friendly learning environment
• Teach classes in a hands‑on, interactive format
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and organization throughout the event
• Represent CocuSocial professionally while delivering exceptional guest experiences

Class Concepts We're Looking For

• Handmade Pasta
• Sushi Making
• Neapolitan or Artisan Pizza
• Dumplings
• Pad Thai
• Paella
• Street Tacos
• Empanadas
• French Pastry & Choux
• Cheese Making
• Mixology
• Wine Tasting

Additional cuisines and specialties are welcome!

• Passionate about food and excited to share culinary skills with others
• Professional culinary background
• Prior experience teaching cooking classes, culinary education, demonstrations, team training, or other instructional environments preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable speaking to and engaging groups of up to 26 guests
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• English (preferred)

Nice to have:

• Access to a venue (your home, commercial kitchen, restaurant, event space, etc.) that may be suitable for hosting classes

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

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