Energetic Culinary Instructor: Hands-On Classes

Tablespoon Cooking Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Tablespoon Cooking Co. is seeking passionate culinary instructors to lead hands-on cooking classes and private events at Findlay Market in Cincinnati. You will teach guests, guide demonstrations, and ensure everyone has a fun, memorable experience.

Ideal candidates have culinary training or restaurant cooking background, strong customer service, clear communication, and comfort speaking publicly. Evening and weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Culinary school degree and/or restaurant and cooking experience.
• Strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Professionalism in guest interactions and clear communication.
• Ability to engage an audience and guide guests in class.
• Ability to provide thorough, clear instructions during class.
• Comfort with email, Google Drive, Slack, and related apps.
• Ability to think quickly, adapt to changing environments, and work with a team.
• Knowledge of current food and beverage trends and best practices.
• Punctuality and reliability for all shifts.
• Basic food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Guest-oriented and service-minded.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of the class/event to Tablespoon's standards.
• Set up for classes and events (putting out equipment, ingredients, setting up stations).
• Assist guests during arrival to class.
• Lead engaging and energetic hands-on demonstrations for the three hour class.
• Wear a microphone, speak in front of an audience, provide instructions and command the room.
• Share passion and knowledge of food with others.
• Teach guests about classic cooking techniques and ingredients and equipment selection.
• Create a fun and inviting atmosphere where all guests feel welcome, taken care of and are having fun.
• Assist guests with anything they need during class such as beverages, ingredients, cooking assistance, etc.
• Interact with guests and create a personal connection with each guest.
• Clean up, break down kitchen and do dishes after the class or event.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Audience engagement

Clear instructions

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Trends & best practices

Punctuality

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Arrive on-time

Education

Culinary school degree or restaurant/cooking experience

Tools

Email applications

Google Drive

Slack

Job description

Tablespoon Cooking Co. is seeking passionate culinary instructors to lead hands-on cooking classes and private events at Findlay Market in Cincinnati. You will teach guests, guide demonstrations, and ensure everyone has a fun, memorable experience.

Ideal candidates have culinary training or restaurant cooking background, strong customer service, clear communication, and comfort speaking publicly. Evening and weekend availability is expected.