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Real Japanese Chef Casting Call for Non-Union Commercial

Job Description
A non-union commercial filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Japanese chef, approximately ages 40–60, for a paid on-camera role. The production is looking for a real culinary professional with an authentic, confident presence and strong cooking skills. Experience handling a wok or demonstrating knife skills is especially valuable. This commercial casting opportunity is ideal for Vancouver-based Japanese chefs who can naturally showcase their expertise and craftsmanship on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced Japanese chef in a non-union commercial.
• Demonstrate authentic professional cooking techniques on camera.
• Perform actions such as wok handling, tossing noodles, food preparation, and plating.
• Showcase wok or knife skills when applicable.
• Bring a confident, serious, and experienced culinary presence to the role.
• Participate in the required wardrobe session and commercial shoot.

Requirements

• Experienced Japanese chef, approximately ages 40–60.
• Strong professional cooking experience.
• Genuine wok and/or knife skills are preferred.
• Comfortable demonstrating culinary techniques on camera.
• Must be based in Vancouver, BC, or able to work as a Vancouver local.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Compensation

• CAD $600 per shoot day.
• CAD $8,000 one-year buyout if appearing in the final cut.

Job Description

A commercial production is casting real male and female chefs for a paid advertising campaign promoting a popular fast food restaurant. The production is seeking authentic culinary professionals from all backgrounds who can bring genuine kitchen experience and personality to the screen. Filming will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, making this a great opportunity for chefs to showcase their skills in a national commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as yourself in a commercial for a popular fast food restaurant.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams during filming.
• Demonstrate authentic chef presence and professionalism on camera.
• Participate in scheduled filming dates as required.
• Represent the campaign with confidence and enthusiasm.

Requirements

• Real male or female chefs.
• Ages 18–70.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable appearing on camera.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

BuzzFeed Cocoa Butter Cooking Challenge Casting Call

Job Description

A paid non-union casting opportunity is now available for home cooks to appear in BuzzFeed’s Cocoa Butter cooking challenge series. Production is seeking fun, outgoing people from all ethnic backgrounds who love cooking and are ready to compete in friendly culinary challenges. No professional cooking experience is required—just bring your creativity, personality, and passion for food to this exciting on-camera opportunity in Manhattan, New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in friendly cooking challenges on camera.
• Prepare and present original dishes.
• Taste and rate fellow contestants’ creations.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Bring enthusiasm and creativity to the competition.

Requirements

• Home cooks of all ethnic backgrounds.
• No professional cooking experience required.
• Passion for cooking and food.
• Comfortable appearing on camera.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Manhattan, New York.
• Available for filming in mid-August.

Compensation

• $315 per day