CHEF INSTRUCTOR (Flexible Schedule)

Dallas, Texas, us on site Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 11, 2026 Last posted June 11, 2026
Job description

Backed by Y-Combinator, CocuSocial, one of the largest culinary experience marketplace in the US, is seeking several experienced chef instructors to teach recreational cooking and baking classes in the greater Chicago area. Every month, thousands of people join our fun cooking classes to make French macaron, sushi, pasta, pizza, cheese, dumpling, Spanish paella and Thai curry.

Our mission is to educate, entertain and bring people together through unique culinary experience. The Instructor will be responsible for organizing the entire class including purchasing ingredients, setting up, teaching and cleaning up.

Ideal candidate should be:

  • An experienced chef instructor with at least 2 years teaching cooking class experience
  • Someone loves to share his/her passion for cooking with other people and help them to learn
  • Comfortable being in front of a crowd and making the group laugh and learn

We work with the best talent in the industry with the highest compensation and flexibility. Please make sure to write a brief proposal for a specific type of class you would like to teach for us in your application. Please refer to our existing classes on the website: https://cocusocial.com/.

Job Type: Contract

Experience in teaching hands-on cooking classes. 

Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection

Currently holds a Shared Kitchen User License, or is willing to apply for one

  • This is a contractor job. Each instructor teaches about 1-2 classes per week. 
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About this role

Summary

Teach recreational cooking and baking classes, organize courses, purchase ingredients, and manage lessons.

Job title

CHEF INSTRUCTOR (Flexible Schedule)

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

culinary

Location requirements

Dallas, Texas; remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cooking expertiseteaching experiencefood protectionkitchen license

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cooking classesculinary education
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dallas, TX, USA

On-site City

Dallas, TX, USA

Remote City