Training Specialist - Cookery

Skills Group; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Training Specialist - Cookery to plan and deliver engaging cooking lessons. Ideal candidates should possess a culinary qualification and experience in a commercial kitchen, with a passion for mentoring learners. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including fully subsidized medical insurance and flexible working options.

Benefits

Fully subsidized medical insurance

2% SuperLife and 3% KiwiSaver contributions

Two paid learning hours per week

Birthday leave

Flexible working options

Employee discounts on healthcare and courses

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification required.
• Professional experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Desirable teaching/training qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess cookery lessons.
• Teach various cuisines and techniques.
• Foster a motivating learning environment.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Diploma or Degree in Cookery

Certificate in Adult Education

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Training Specialist - Cookery role at Skills Group.

Job Type : Fixed-Term Full-Time

Location : Skills Institute - Kerrs Road

Job Category : Education & Training

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess practical and theory-based cookery lessons.
• Teach a variety of cuisines, techniques, and industry-relevant skills.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and nutrition standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and personalised learner support.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve curriculum delivery.

What you’ll bring

• A relevant culinary qualification (Diploma or Degree in Cookery).
• Professional experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Teaching / training qualifications (e.g. Certificate in Adult Education) – desirable but not essential.
• Strong culinary knowledge across techniques, menu planning, and food safety.
• Excellent communication and demonstration skills.
• A passion for mentoring and helping learners reach their potential.

Why you’ll love working with us

At Skills Group, our culture is built on our vital signs of Joy, Manaakitanga, Grow, and Bold. We offer :

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance
• 2% SuperLife and 3% KiwiSaver contributions
• Two paid learning hours per week
• Birthday leave & flexible working options
• Employee discounts on healthcare, insurance, and Skills courses

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Education