Toast & Table, O’Fallon, IL
We’re looking for a Cooking Class Chef who loves people as much as they love food. This isn’t a restaurant — there’s no chaotic service, no late-night breakdown, and no cleanup duty at the end of the night. You lead the class, you connect with guests, and then you go home.
Our classes are intimate and hands-on. Up to 10 guests cook alongside you at one large shared island, working in pairs while you guide, teach, and cook right alongside them. You’re not just making great food — you’re creating a memory.
What You’ll Do
• Lead engaging, hands-on cooking classes for small groups of up to 10 guests
• Design and test recipes that are approachable, delicious, and teachable
• Guide participants through techniques with patience, warmth, and enthusiasm
• Create a fun, inclusive atmosphere that reflects the Toast & Table spirit
• Collaborate with our team on class scheduling, menu planning, and ingredient sourcing
• Maintain food safety and kitchen organization during class
What You Won’t Do
• Clean up at the end of the night — our team handles that so you don’t have to
• Work chaotic double shifts or split schedules
• Deal with ticket times, angry tables, or midnight breakdowns
What We’re Looking For
• Culinary training or solid professional cooking experience
• A warm, approachable teaching style — you make beginners feel capable and excited
• Comfortable leading a room and reading a crowd
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Available Friday and Saturday evenings (our most popular class nights) plus select weekday evenings. No Sundays, no major holidays — just Valentine’s Day, because of course.
Bonus Points
• Experience teaching cooking classes or leading culinary demonstrations
• A passion for community-driven, memorable food experiences
• Interest in seasonal and local ingredients
The Perks
• Classes end by 9 pm — no late nights, no cleanup, just go home
• Flexible scheduling that works around your life
• Creative freedom to develop your own class menus
• A kitchen where guests are happy, grateful, and choose to be there
• Supportive ownership team that genuinely invests in their chefs
• Employee discount on store merchandise
• The satisfaction of guests who come back — again and again
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Hours | 10-20 (Flex Schedule)
Pay/Wages | $20/hr
How to Apply? | info@toastandtable.com; Send your resume and a note about what excites you about this role.