Chef Instructor

Job Description:We are seeking a talented, bilingual Chef Instructor to join our dynamic teaching team. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional culinary skills with engaging instructional abilities, capable of teaching both adult and childrens classes in French and English.

A minimum of 3 years experience in a professional kitchenTrained in French Cuisine techniques - Certifications in placeBilingual - Able to teach in English and French (fluent)Previous experience teaching adults and children, or public speakingAvailable to work evenings Monday thru Saturday, and occasionally mornings or afternoons on Saturdays. (No classes on Sundays)Already legally eligible to work in Canada, possesses a valid work permit for Ontario at the time of application

Responsibilities:- Develop and lead cooking classes for adults and for children- Ensure a safe, fun, and educational learning environment- Prepare ingredients and teaching materials- Maintain kitchen equipment and teaching spaces

Qualifications:- French Cuisine qualifications- Proficiency in: French pastry techniques (asset)- Gluten-free and dairy-free baking techniques (asset)

Educational Requirements:- Culinary/pastry arts diploma- Teaching experience preferred- Food safety certification- Red Seal certification (asset)

Professional Skills:- Excellent communication abilities in French and English- Patient and engaging teaching style- Strong classroom management skills- Creativity in recipe development- Ability to adapt instruction for different age groups

About Us:We are a premier recreational cooking class facility dedicated to inspiring passionate home cooks through hands-on learning experiences. Our cooking school offers diverse classes for adults and children, taught in French or English, focusing on high-quality culinary instruction and fun.

Benefits:- Creative work environment- Opportunity to inspire future chefs- Opportunity to develop an inclusive curriculum

- Tips

- Discounted or free food

- On-site parking

Interested candidates, please submit:- Detailed resume- Portfolio of work (photos), preferred- Teaching philosophy statement- References (2 professional direct report/mgr, 1 co-worker or client)- Examples of recipe development and/or teaching (video examples encouraged)

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a work permit for Ontario already?

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)
• French (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-15

Information :

• Company : C'est Bon Cooking
• Position : Chef Instructor
• Location : Ottawa, ON
• Country : CA