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Cooking Show Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Teppan Chef

Wheeling, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Teppan Chef

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Teppan Chef

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Teppan Chef

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Teppan Chef

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Teppan Chef

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Teppan Chef

Lake Buena Vista, FL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Teppan Chef

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous. * Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being ...

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How much do cooking show jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking show in the United States is $17.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cooking show?

A cooking show is a type of television program or online video series that focuses on demonstrating how to prepare and cook various dishes. These shows often feature professional chefs, home cooks, or celebrities who share recipes, cooking techniques, and tips for making delicious meals. Cooking shows can be instructional, entertaining, or competitive, and they help viewers improve their culinary skills while discovering new cuisines and recipes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cooking show host?

To thrive as a Cooking Show Host, you need solid culinary expertise, on-camera presence, and often a culinary degree or significant kitchen experience. Familiarity with video production equipment, food styling techniques, and sometimes food safety certifications is typically required. Creativity, engaging communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills for captivating audiences and handling live or recorded segments. These skills ensure the host can deliver educational and entertaining content while maintaining professionalism and food quality standards.

What are some common challenges faced when working on a cooking show production team?

Working on a cooking show production team often involves tight deadlines, frequent coordination between chefs, camera crews, and producers, and the need to adapt quickly to unexpected changes such as ingredient shortages or technical issues. Ensuring that dishes are prepared on time and look presentable on camera can be demanding, especially during live segments. Team members must communicate clearly and stay organized to keep the show running smoothly and deliver a polished final product.

What is the difference between Cooking Show vs Cooking Instructor?

AspectCooking ShowCooking Instructor
CredentialsNone required, but media skills helpfulCooking certifications or culinary degrees often required
Work EnvironmentTelevision or online studio, filming setClassroom, culinary school, or workshop setting
Industry UsageMedia, entertainment, marketingEducation, hospitality, culinary training
Primary FocusEntertaining and engaging audience with cooking contentTeaching cooking skills and techniques to students

While a Cooking Show involves creating engaging culinary content for entertainment and media audiences, a Cooking Instructor focuses on teaching cooking skills directly to students in educational settings. Both roles require culinary knowledge, but differ significantly in work environment and primary objectives.

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Infographic showing various Cooking Show job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 48% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,582 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Teppan Chef

Benihana

Wheeling, IL • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Benihana rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 88 rated restaurants


Job description

At Benihana, your hard work is more than just a job, it's a career opportunity. It's a building block to a successful future in the world of business and hospitality.
Our people are our secret sauce to our success and mission of Creating Great Guest Memories. We are always looking for individuals who have what it takes to grow with us and share in our success.
Why Join Our Team?
Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Restaurant Employees. Part Time Employees are not eligible for health benefits.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance - Employee Paid.
• Voluntary accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance - Employee paid.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan - All Employees
Exclusive Perks & Growth Opportunities
• Employee Dining Discounts and/or Complimentary Onsite Meals
• Career Development & Limitless Growth Opportunities
• If you reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington, D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits
Here are some of the sizzling benefits of working for us:
  • Training: At Benihana your chef career will include more than crafting incredible meals. You'll learn how to deliver an experience. We offer a 5-week paid training course.
  • Fun working environment: You will work in a a caring environment where you are highly valued and will have the opportunity to continue to develop and grow.
  • Free shift meals: We believe in coming together as a family and want you to be able to enjoy a great meal. We provide all of our employees a free shift meal, every day.
  • Benefits are important: We know how important it is to take care of yourself and your family. We offer a full benefits suite that includes 401K, and Medical, Vision and Dental for you and your family.
  • Competitive Pay: Along with a competitive paycheck, you will have an opportunity to be well rewarded. *This position is eligible for tips!*

Position Summary:
Responsible for engaging, entertaining, interacting and providing a unique dining experience to guests. Primarily works in front of restaurant while cooking and preparing hot meals on hibachi tables directly in front of guests. Ensures correct food portions are being cooked and maintains the kitchen areas and hibachi tables clean and sanitized. Prepares and sets up food for cooking and side orders.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
In accordance with Benihana's service and cooking procedures:
  • Greets and welcomes guests within 15 minutes of their teppan order(s).
  • Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous.
  • Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being cooked or upon guest inquiries.
  • Responds promptly and courteously to guest requests
  • Asks guests for cooking preference, as applicable, and follows guest instructions.
  • Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking using a variety of kitchen equipment (including but not limited to broilers, ovens, grills, food processors, blenders and fryers).
  • Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned by the manager such as cleaning of refrigeration units, gaskets, chef carts and floors.
  • Maintains kitchen, teppan cooking areas, kitchen equipment and ensure food storage areas are clean, sanitary and organized. Reports any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the chief chef or manager on duty (MOD).
  • Is knowledgeable about and complies with the Company's standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, storyboards, service cycle, policies and procedures.
  • Prepares foods in accordance with the Company's portions standards and recipe specifications prior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating foods.
  • Adheres to the Company's guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes.
  • Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods properly and in accordance with public health safety, state and local laws. Understands and follows FIFO method for food handling.
  • Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for the dining room.
  • Adheres to Company guidelines on alcoholic beverage service.
  • Presents a clean and neat appearance and uses a courteous manner with all guests.
  • Immediately notifies MOD when guests are not satisfied with their experience or if an accident occurs.
  • Participates and joins restaurant staff in ensuring guest special occasion celebrations are memorable. Upon request or at the direction of the company, may be asked to photograph and/or be photographed with guests.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Education/Experience:
  • Must have a High School diploma or GED.
  • Must be able to successfully pass Benihana chef training program
  • Previous experience as chef or cook highly desirable

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About Benihana

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At Benihana, your hard work is more than just a job, it's a career opportunity. It's a building block to a successful future in the world of business and hospitality. Our people are our secret sauce to our success and mission of Creating Great Guest Memories. We are always looking for individuals who have what it takes to grow with us and share in our success.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Aventura, FL, US