Chef Instructor

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.