Recreational Chef Instructor

Houston, TX, us on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 22, 2026 Last posted April 22, 2026
Job description

Backed by Y Combinator, CocuSocial is one of the largest marketplace for culinary experience in the US. We empower individual chefs and businesses to host a variety of cooking classes, baking classes, wine tasting workshops and mixology classes. We are growing fast and currently offering service in 26 major cities in the US including New York, San Francisco, LA, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, Seattle, Philadelphia and San Diego. Our mission is to educate, entertain and bring people together through food and drink.

CocuSocial is one of the premiere culinary experience providers in the US. As a minority founded and owned company, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity of all backgrounds. Our team of Chef Instructors based in 26 different cities across the U.S. and the variety of different cooking classes and experiences offered through our platform reflect our philosophy that through food, we can come together and connect with one another - regardless of differences in culture, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. 

We are seeking experienced chef instructors to teach live, in-person recreational cooking, baking, and pastry classes. This opportunity is not virtual. This opportunity is available for chefs who are interested in teaching in one of CocuSocial's partner venues (restaurants, hotels, breweries, event spaces). 

CocuSocial Chef Instructors can expect flexible scheduling, the opportunity to teach recipes and dishes they're passionate about, a supportive team to assist in creating best-selling classes, and competitive compensation.

We're looking for experienced chef instructors who are comfortable teaching any of the following popular international dishes: Handmade Pasta, Cheese Making, Choux Pastry, Sushi, Ramen, Pad Thai, Spanish Paella and Spanish Tapas

The instructor will be responsible for leading and organizing the entire class, including purchasing ingredients, setting up, teaching each dish step-by-step in a hands-on manner, and cleaning up.

-An experienced chef instructor with at least 2 years experience teaching recreational cooking classes 

-An individual with ServSafe certification or a relevant food handler's license

-Authorized to work in the United States

-Someone who loves to share his/her/their passion for cooking with other people and help them to learn in a hands-on manner

This is a part-time contract role with flexible scheduling.

About this role

Summary

Teach hands-on recreational cooking classes in Houston, sharing passion for diverse international dishes.

Job title

Recreational Chef Instructor

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

culinary and food services

Location requirements

Houston, TX, US; in-person teaching only, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food handler's licenseServSafe certificationhands-on teachingcookingingredient purchasing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

culinaryinternational cuisinehands-on teaching
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City