Head trainer/consultant

The Culinary Brigades is a culinary education program offered in over 350 high schools across Canada. The chef/instructor/consultant teaches students various basic culinary techniques and the principles of healthy eating using educational materials provided by La Tablée des Chefs.

Do you have a passion for sharing the joy of cooking with young people?

Whether you are a seasoned chef or a passionate cook, this collaboration opportunity is for you!

Desired Profile:
● Passion for food and cooking.
● Skilled in group facilitation and teaching.
● Comfortable working with teenagers (12 to 17 years old).
● Autonomous, organized, and responsible in carrying out the mandate.
● Completion of a DEP (Diploma of Vocational Studies) in cooking, nutrition training, or equivalent is an asset.
● Experience in facilitation or education is an asset.

Description of the Mandate
The chef/trainer/consultant will be responsible for the following:
● Offering one culinary workshop per week (of one (2 to 2.5 hours) as part of the mandate.
● Teach participants basic culinary techniques and guide them in preparing the recipes.
● Deliver each workshop using the teaching materials provided by La Tablée des Chefs and ensure you are fully familiar with the workshop content beforehand.
● Purchase the ingredients needed for the workshop recipes (within the authorized budget).
● Collaborate with the beneficiary organization to coordinate the culinary challenges.
● Provide the required administrative documentation as part of the mandate (e.g., invoices, evaluation questionnaires).

Important Information:
● The program is turnkey; no recipe or content creation is required.
● The fee is $125 per workshop.
● Tools and equipment are provided for your use. Support and guidance throughout the mandate, available for consultation as needed.
● Access to reliable transportation is strongly recommended (for transporting food and equipment).
● The mandate is estimated at approximately 4 to 5 hours per week.
● When the lead trainer/consultant accepts a mandate, they commit to conducting the scheduled workshops according to the terms agreed upon by both parties. For Les Brigades Culinaires, the mandate duration is 24 weeks, and workshops are generally offered after school hours.
● The schedule is established jointly with the client organization and the consultant, based on agreed-upon availability.
● A criminal record check is required due to the consultant's regular contact with minors during the mandate. To learn more, visit https://www.tableedeschefs.org/fr/ To offer your services, please send your professional profile to: eduquer@tableedeschefs.org