About Us

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The Chef’s Experience is a small, locally-owned business that offers immersive culinary workshops and experiences focused on culture, community, and creativity. Our mission is to celebrate the diverse culinary traditions that shape our region, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous food knowledge, techniques, and ingredients.

Position Overview

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We are seeking an on-call Indigenous Culinary Instructor to lead monthly, event-based cooking classes rooted in Indigenous culinary traditions. This is a casual, seasonal position—you will be called upon for specific workshops and community-based culinary events, typically once per month or as needed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef, food educator, or knowledge keeper who is passionate about teaching and preserving Indigenous culinary heritage.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead hands-on cooking classes and demonstrations, teaching participants about traditional and contemporary Indigenous cooking methods and ingredients
   

• Design culturally appropriate menus for each session, incorporating seasonal and locally sourced foods where possible
   

• Engage and educate participants on the cultural significance, history, and stories behind the dishes
   

• Ensure safe food handling and maintain a clean, organized workspace before, during, and after events
   

• Collaborate with The Chef’s Experience team to plan events, source ingredients, and prepare materials
   

• Represent The Chef’s Experience with professionalism, hospitality, and cultural respect
   

• Optionally contribute to community events, speaking engagements, or food-focused storytelling
   

Qualifications

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• Strong knowledge of Indigenous culinary traditions and ingredients (First Nations, Métis, Inuit – all welcome)
   

• Experience teaching, leading workshops, or working in a professional or community kitchen
   

• Ability to work independently, adapt to event formats, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences
   

• Food Safe or equivalent certification preferred
   

• Availability to work occasionally, on-call, and mostly evenings or weekends
   

• Comfortable with public speaking and facilitating group learning
   

• Passionate about cultural preservation, community engagement, and food sovereignty
   

Compensation

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• $25/hour, based on experience and role in the event
   

• Compensation includes time for prep, instruction, and clean-up

• Ingredients will generally be provided by the chef’s experience

• Reimbursements may be offered in specific cases where instructors need to source ingredients.
   

 

Additional Information

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• This is a casual, non-permanent position, offered on an as-needed basis, typically once per month
   

• You will be contacted a month in advance of each event for availability
   

• Employment does not guarantee ongoing hours or regular scheduling
   

 

To Apply

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Send your resume to thechefsexperience5@gmail.com, references, and a short note about your culinary background or food teachings. 

We encourage applicants from all Indigenous communities and identities to apply.