Chef Instructor
- Partner Venue Location, Vancouver, BC, V5L 1K6, Canada
$200 to $350 CAD / day · Part-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $200 to $350 CAD / day
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description
CocuSocial 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 Description
We are hiring for Vancouver - Downtown, Downtown East, & Burnaby*
Position Overview
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Culinary Instructor to join the CocuSocial community. In this role, you'll lead hands-on cooking classes that inspire and educate participants of all levels. You’ll play a key part in creating enjoyable, memorable experiences that spark a lasting love for cooking. We're especially interested in instructors who specialize in Handmade Pasta, Sushi, Dumpling, Pizza, Spanish Paella, Spanish Tapas, Ramen, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct engaging, hands-on cooking classes tailored to a range of skill levels.
- Demonstrate essential cooking methods and ensure proper food handling throughout sessions.
- Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and fun learning environment.
- Oversee class setup, ingredient prep, and other logistical details.
- Offer guidance and feedback during class to support student success.
- Stay informed about culinary trends and continuously improve course content.
If you’re excited about sharing your culinary skills and inspiring others in the kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. Come join the CocuSocial family and help us make cooking fun and accessible for all!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
Prior 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
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and lead engaging, hands-on cooking classes for participants with varied skill levels, demonstrating cooking methods and safe food handling. Prepare class logistics, create a welcoming learning environment, guide students, and keep course content current with culinary trends.
Requirements
Candidates need prior experience as a culinary instructor or chef in a professional kitchen, along with a solid understanding of food safety and sanitation. Strong communication, a passion for teaching, and the ability to deliver quality instruction in a fast-paced setting are also required.
Skills
- Cooking Instruction
- Professional Kitchen Experience
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Cooking Techniques
- Class Planning
- Ingredient Preparation
- Class Setup
- Communication
- Student Guidance
- Inclusive Teaching
- Pasta Making
- Sushi Preparation
- Dumpling Making
- Pizza Making
- Paella Preparation
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Referral Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Education
Keywords
- Culinary Instruction
- Cooking Classes
- Hands-On Learning
- Food Safety
- Sanitation Protocols
- Professional Kitchen
- Cooking Methods
- Class Planning
- Ingredient Preparation
- Class Setup
- Student Feedback
- Inclusive Learning Environment
- Culinary Trends
- Handmade Pasta
- Sushi
- Dumplings
- Pizza
- Spanish Paella
- Spanish Tapas
- Ramen