Cocu Social is a premier marketplace for cooking and tasting experiences, bringing together food lovers with interactive classes hosted in restaurants, breweries and hotels. Our mission is to make culinary education fun, affordable, and accessible, empowering individuals to discover and pursue their passion for cooking.
Job DescriptionCocu Social, one of the largest culinary experience providers in the U.S., is expanding into
Canada
and looking for talented, outgoing Chef Instructors to lead fun, social, hands-on cooking classes in
Vancouver
.
Our experiences are hosted at beautiful partner venues including hotels, cafés, breweries, restaurants, and event spaces. We’re looking for chefs who love connecting with people just as much as they love cooking.
This is a great opportunity for chefs, caterers, culinary instructors, private chefs, hospitality professionals, and food entrepreneurs looking for flexible, supplemental income while sharing their passion with others.
Why Teach With Cocu Social?1. Flexible ScheduleTeach the cuisines and recipes you love on a schedule that works for you. Most classes take place during evenings and weekends.
2. Competitive PayEarn $200–$350+ per class, with opportunities to teach multiple classes per week.
3. Supportive TeamOur team handles marketing, customer bookings, and operational support so you can focus on creating an incredible guest experience.
Cocu Social classes are designed to be approachable, interactive, and memorable. We encourage instructors to bring their own personality, energy, and unique culinary style to every class.
What We’re Looking ForWe’re especially excited to meet chefs who are outgoing, engaging, and naturally great with people. The best Cocu Social instructors create experiences that feel welcoming, energetic, and social - not just instructional.
Ideal candidates will have:
- A professional culinary, hospitality, or food industry background
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence leading groups in a fun and engaging way
- A passion for food, teaching, and hospitality
- An organized and reliable approach to event execution
- Evening and weekend availability preferred
Teaching, events, catering, or group facilitation experience is a strong plus.
We’re currently prioritizing instructors comfortable teaching high-demand experiences such as:
- Handmade Pasta & Ravioli –
Urgently hiring for this topic* - Dumplings
- Pad Thai
- French Pastry & Choux
- Lead engaging, hands-on cooking classes from start to finish
- Purchase and organize ingredients
- Teach cooking techniques in a clear, approachable, and entertaining way
- Create a fun, energetic, and welcoming atmosphere where guests feel comfortable cooking, learning, and socializing
- Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards throughout the experience
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs - carrying supplies, equipment, etc.
- Access to a potential venue space (commercial kitchen, café, restaurant, studio, etc.)
- Existing teaching, catering, or events experience
- A personal culinary brand or social media presence
- Referral program
Work Location:
In-person
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
QualificationsPrior experience as a culinary instructor or chef in a professional kitchen.
- Solid understanding of food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
- Strong communication skills and ability to connect with diverse groups.
- A genuine passion for teaching and sharing culinary expertise.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting while maintaining top-quality instruction.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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