Chef Instructor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 27, 2026.
About CocuSocial
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.
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
- $200-$350 per class, plus tips
- Marketing, bookings, and guest communication handled by CocuSocial
- Support developing and refining your class format
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
- Prior teaching or demonstration experience
- ServSafe or Equivalent (Required)
- Access to a venue that could host classes (home kitchen, restaurant, event space)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.