Culinary Expert & Educator at Mercor

Culinary Expert & Educator | $90–150/hr | Worldwide Remote

Mercor is partnering with a leading client to connect with accomplished culinary professionals who excel at teaching complex cooking concepts in accessible, engaging ways. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise and teaching philosophy in a one-hour video consultation.

Role Overview

We're seeking expert chefs and culinary educators with proven track records in professional cooking and public-facing culinary education. You'll provide valuable insights on effective teaching methodologies and audience engagement strategies in the culinary arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a one-hour video call discussing your culinary teaching experience and educational philosophy
• Share effective methods for communicating advanced cooking principles to diverse audiences
• Provide examples and context from your public-facing work (cookbooks, video content, blog posts, media appearances)
• Engage in thoughtful discussion about instructional strategies and audience engagement techniques

Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated expertise in professional cooking or culinary education
• Published or public-facing work such as cookbooks, YouTube series, cooking blogs, or television appearances
• Proven experience teaching or explaining advanced culinary topics to non-expert audiences
• Clear, engaging communication style with emphasis on practical application
• Strong portfolio demonstrating your teaching approach and culinary expertise

Application Process

• Submit your resume or portfolio link expressing your interest
• Include links to relevant public work (published recipes, videos, blog posts, media features)
• Selected experts will be contacted by Mercor to schedule a consultation call