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Culinary Expert & Educator at Mercor
posted 9 months agoCulinary 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
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.