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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking teaching in Chicago, IL is $25.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.84 and $29.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectCooking TeachingCooking Instructor
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary degreesCooking certifications, culinary degrees
Work EnvironmentCooking schools, community centers, online classesCooking schools, culinary institutes, workshops
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, private chefs, culinary programsCooking schools, culinary academies, private training
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Cooking Teaching and Cooking Instructor roles often overlap, both requiring culinary credentials and involving instruction in culinary settings. However, Cooking Teaching typically emphasizes curriculum development and broader educational approaches, while Cooking Instructors focus more on delivering hands-on classes and direct student engagement. Both roles are vital in culinary education, but their focus and environments may differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Cooking Teaching job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,738 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Culinary Cooking Class Instructor

Taste Buds Kitchen

Deerfield, IL • On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule

Join Our Team as a Culinary Instructor!
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
  • Competitive hourly pay (based on experience) plus tips
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your life
  • Fun team social events
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Free branded T-shirt so you can rep the kitchen in style
  • A vibrant, supportive, and joyful work environment!

About the Role
At Taste Buds Kitchen, we believe cooking should be fun, social, and inspiring! As a Culinary Instructor, you'll lead engaging classes for kids, families, and adults, helping guests discover the joy of cooking while creating unforgettable memories. We're looking for someone who's energetic, confident, and passionate about sharing their culinary creativity with others.
What You'll Do
  • Teach hands-on cooking classes, camps, and private parties for ages 2 to 99.
  • Bring recipes to life by sharing tips, techniques, and plenty of smiles.
  • Foster an inviting, positive, and exciting atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.
  • Interact with guests to ensure they have a fantastic experience from start to finish.
  • Lead and motivate culinary assistants during larger events.
  • Set up the kitchen space and ensure it stays sparkling clean afterward.
  • Maintain a safe environment and provide first aid/CPR support if needed.

About You
  • A self-starter who thrives in a lively, fast-paced setting.
  • Passionate about food, cooking, and making learning fun.
  • Excellent communicator who loves working with both children and adults
  • Confident speaking to groups and comfortable using a microphone.
  • Skilled in a variety of cooking and baking techniques.
  • At least one year of experience entertaining or teaching kids and/or adults.
  • Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 pounds.
  • CPR certified (or willing to complete certification).
  • Available to work nights and weekends.

Who We Are
Taste Buds Kitchen has delighted families and food lovers across the country with our fresh, unique approach to culinary entertainment.
  • For Kids (ages 2-teen): Hands-on cooking classes, birthday parties, camps, and field trips.
  • For Adults: BYOB date nights, private parties, bachelorette celebrations, showers, and corporate events.

We blend fun and education in every experience, always aiming to inspire, engage, and delight our guests.
Ready to stir up some fun?
Apply today and join us in bringing culinary adventures to life!
Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 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.

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