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Share your skills. Bring your personality. Create a great evening around food.
The Farmers Table Cooking School is looking for engaging chefs and experienced culinary professionals to teach hands-on cooking classes and lead selected private events.
Located in the Town of Livingston, near Madison, Mississippi, Farmers Table has brought people together through cooking since 2014. Our classes combine approachable instruction, delicious meals, and a welcoming social experience.
We’re interested in instructors for recurring dates as well as guest chefs who would like to teach an occasional specialty class.
The opportunity
Bring your strengths to the table—Southern cooking, international cuisines, baking, pastry, seafood, grilling, or another specialty. You’ll work with the owners to develop a menu that fits our guests, kitchen, and class format.
Dates are scheduled by mutual agreement, with evening and weekend availability needed. This role may suit a working chef, caterer, private chef, culinary educator, or experienced cook who enjoys sharing their knowledge.
What you’ll do
- Lead welcoming, interactive cooking classes and selected private events.
- Demonstrate techniques clearly and help guests participate confidently.
- Provide recipes, ingredient quantities, and prep requirements in advance.
- Coordinate with the owners and support team on event readiness.
- Keep the class moving at a comfortable pace.
- Follow food safety standards and help maintain an organized kitchen.
- Participate in setup and closing according to the agreed event responsibilities.
Who we’re looking for
- Relevant professional cooking experience and strong skills in the menus you teach.
- A friendly, patient approach with guests.
- Comfort speaking to a group and answering questions.
- Reliability, preparation, and clear communication.
- A collaborative attitude and respect for the kitchen and support team.
Previous teaching experience is welcome, but it is not required. We’re looking for people who can cook well and make the experience enjoyable for others.
Compensation and scheduling
Compensation will be agreed upon in advance based on experience, event scope, and prep and teaching responsibilities. Prep support and expected working time will also be established before each assignment.
Opportunities may include recurring classes, occasional guest-chef appearances, and private events.
To apply
Apply through Indeed with your résumé or a summary of your culinary experience. Include your availability, specialties, and two or three class ideas you would enjoy teaching.
Visit us at FarmersTableinLivingston.com & on Instagram at FarmersTableinLivingston
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Sur La Table49
- CocuSocial12
- CSC Generation9
- Institute of Culinary Education3
- Eataly2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chef instructor jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in culinary arts or a related field
- Minimum two to five years of professional kitchen or food service experience
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Demonstrated experience developing or delivering culinary curriculum
- Strong verbal communication and classroom management skills
- Proficiency with standard commercial kitchen equipment and safety protocols
Tips for Your Chef Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to classroom outcomes
Hiring managers want to see student outcomes, not just kitchen credentials. List measurable results like curriculum you developed, pass rates on certifications like ServSafe, or programs you launched. A resume that reads like a chef's CV won't land instructor roles.
Highlight teaching credentials alongside culinary ones
Many chef instructor postings require or strongly prefer a culinary arts degree plus a teaching certificate or adult education credential. If you have both, list them together near the top of your resume so reviewers don't have to hunt for the combination.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chef instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search for openings by institution type
Job titles vary widely: culinary schools often post 'chef instructor,' community colleges post 'culinary arts faculty,' and corporate training programs post 'culinary trainer.' Search all three terms to avoid missing openings that match your background.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews
Many culinary programs ask finalists to teach a live 20-30 minute demo lesson as part of the hiring process. Choose a technique that shows your ability to explain clearly and adapt to students who are struggling, not just your personal skill level.
Negotiate start date around academic calendars
Culinary schools and colleges hire on semester cycles, so a posted role may not start for two to four months. During offer negotiations, clarify the actual start date and whether summer teaching assignments are included, since compensation can differ.
Chef Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chef instructors?
The companies hiring the most chef instructors right now include Sur La Table, CocuSocial, and CSC Generation, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly strong at community colleges and vocational culinary programs.
How many chef instructor jobs are remote?
About 0% of chef instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most culinary teaching. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are food safety certification training, online nutrition courses, and culinary business management instruction.
How do you become a chef instructor?
Start by building several years of professional kitchen experience, then pursue a culinary arts degree if you don't already have one. Many employers also want an adult education certificate or state teaching credential, so research your target institution type. From there, develop a sample lesson plan and a portfolio of any curriculum you've created to show during the application process.
Can you get hired as a chef instructor with little teaching experience?
Yes, especially if your culinary background is strong. Entry-level positions at vocational schools and corporate training programs often prioritize hands-on industry experience over formal teaching credentials. To compensate for limited classroom time, document any informal teaching you've done: training junior cooks, leading prep demonstrations, or mentoring apprentices all show instructional ability to hiring committees.
What does the chef instructor interview process look like?
Most programs begin with a phone or video screening focused on your culinary background and teaching philosophy. Finalists are typically invited for an in-person round that includes a panel interview with faculty or administrators and a live teaching demonstration where you instruct a short lesson to real students or staff. Some employers also ask for a sample syllabus or lesson plan before the final decision.
Where can I find and apply to chef instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to chef instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience, location preference, and institution type.
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