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Culinary Instructor

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Our dynamic team of Chef Instructors provides in-depth teaching instruction in a range of cuisines ... Provide clear and professional direction to the Cooking Class Assistant prior to and during the ...

Culinary Instructor

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Our dynamic team of Chef Instructors provides in-depth teaching instruction in a range of cuisines ... Provide clear and professional direction to the Cooking Class Assistant prior to and during the ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking class instructor in the United States is $20.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Cooking Class Instructors often navigate challenges such as managing students with varying skill levels, ensuring food safety in a classroom setting, and maintaining an engaging learning environment. Adapting lesson plans to suit different abilities and pacing, as well as fostering an inclusive, supportive atmosphere, can help overcome these obstacles. Instructors should stay up to date with food safety best practices and continually seek feedback to refine their teaching methods. Building strong communication skills and being prepared for unexpected changes—like ingredient shortages or equipment issues—also contributes to a successful and enjoyable class experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cooking class instructor?

To thrive as a Cooking Class Instructor, you need advanced culinary skills, teaching experience, and often a culinary degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, food safety regulations, and lesson planning software is beneficial. Excellent communication, patience, and adaptability are essential soft skills for engaging and instructing diverse groups of learners. These abilities ensure students have a positive, safe, and educational experience while meeting class objectives.

What is a cooking class instructor?

A Cooking Class Instructor is a professional who teaches individuals or groups how to prepare and cook various dishes. They design lesson plans, demonstrate cooking techniques, and provide guidance on ingredients, utensils, and kitchen safety. Instructors may specialize in specific cuisines or dietary styles and often work in cooking schools, community centers, or private settings. Their goal is to educate and inspire students to develop culinary skills and confidence in the kitchen.

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Culinary Cooking Class Assistant

Taste Buds Kitchen

Smithtown, NY • On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Part-time

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Job description

If you have a passion for cooking, for making people smile, and the organizational skills to keep everything running smoothly in our new kitchen studio in Smithtown, NY, we want to meet you!
Benefits:
  • Competitive Hourly Pay + additional tip opportunities for birthday parties and private events.
  • Flexible Event-Based Scheduling to suit your lifestyle, starting with our August launch.
  • Room to Grow: Clear opportunities for advancement within our brand-new studio.
  • The Perks: Employee discounts on services, fun team social events, and a free company T-shirt!

The Ideal candidate:
  • Can move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Has a natural curiosity and passion for food and culinary entertainment.
  • Possesses an upbeat personality.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills with people of all ages.
  • Desires to learn a variety of cooking and baking techniques.
  • Has availability for daytime shifts during our two weeks of summer camp (late August), and ongoing availability for evenings and weekends moving into the fall.
  • No experience is necessary; training is provided for the right candidate.

Job Summary:
Join Taste Buds Kitchen as a Culinary Cooking Class Assistant, an excellent entry-level opportunity for those who are well-organized, enjoy working with people, and have a passion for the culinary arts. In this role, you will assist the Culinary Instructor with all class preparation, guest engagement, and clean-up aspects.
Who are we?
Taste Buds Kitchen has captivated the country with a refreshingly simple concept: providing culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio.
  • For Kids (ages 2 to teen): We offer hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips.
  • For Adults: We provide public cooking classes, birthday parties, celebrations, and corporate events.

Our innovative programs are entertaining and educational, and we always strive to engage and delight our guests.
Compensation: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
About Us
Taste Buds Kitchen has taken the country by storm with a refreshingly simple concept. We provide culinary entertainment to kids, families and adults in a fun, beautiful and state-of-the art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2 to teen love our hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties and field trips. Adults love our byob date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers and corporate events. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational. We always strive to engage and delight our guests.
Job Opportunities
We have incredible career opportunities in each of our growing Kitchen Studios nationwide, as well as our corporate office. Get involved in an exciting and growing company. We are always looking for dynamic talent to join our fun-loving and hard-working team! Perfect for culinary professionals, passionate foodies, teachers, managers, administrators, marketers and college and high school students alike.