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:
● Be passionate about food and cooking.
● Be skilled in group facilitation and teaching.
● Be comfortable working with teenagers (12 to 17 years old).
● Be autonomous, organized, and responsible in carrying out the mandate.
● Having completed a DEP (Diploma of Vocational Studies) in cooking, nutrition training, or equivalent is an asset.
● Having experience in facilitation or education is an asset.

Description of the Mandate
The chef/trainer/consultant will be responsible for the following related tasks:
● Offering a One weekly cooking workshop (lasting 2 to 2.5 hours) as part of the mandate.
● Teach participants basic cooking 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 for 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 materials are available to support and guide you throughout the assignment; please consult them as needed.
● Access to reliable transportation is strongly recommended (for transporting food and equipment).
● The assignment is estimated at approximately 4 to 5 hours per week.
● When the lead trainer/consultant accepts an assignment, they commit to conducting the scheduled workshops according to the terms agreed upon by both parties. For Les Brigades Culinaires, the assignment lasts 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 assignment. To learn more, visit https://www.tableedeschefs.org/fr/ To offer your services, please send your professional profile to: eduquer@tableedeschefs.org