Do you have interest and experience teaching Autistic adults or populations with diverse abilities? Are you happiest when you’re in the kitchen? Are you creative, organized, and entrpreneurial?

In this new role, the Culinary Programs Instructor will develop nutritious & accessible menus, recipes, tools and ‘home cooking’ skills training to deliver daily food-based experiences for Autistic adults (aged 18+) and their family caregivers. This includes planning, sourcing and organizing kitchen supplies and ingredients.

Our fun, fast-paced environment is growing quickly to respond to and reflect the needs of our community.

The expanded culinary offerings will connect our growing community using cooking/communal dining as a foundation for friendships. Participants will work hands-on virtually or in small in-person groups to plan menus, adapt recipes, prepare meals, and host food-based meet-ups.

This role also manages a budget and supervises direct support staff and volunteers.

Requirements

• Professional or lived-experience with 'autisms' across the spectrum
• Experience teaching
• Proven experience in food preparation and culinary arts
• Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of food handling and safety practices and regulations
• Advanced skills in adapting lessons and expectations to reflect participant skill levels and preferences
• Superior problem-solving skills with high level of diplomacy and objectivity
• Tech savvy, ability to navigate cloud-based infrastructure
• Entrepreneurial, creative self- starter spirit is highly valued
• Experience managing a program budgets and support staff
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Other

Valid Ontario Driver’s License, use of own vehicle when required

Criminal Records Check including the vulnerable sector

Company Overview

Autism Home Base is an innovative charity serving Autistic adults and their families. We enrich lives through adapted social, recreational and wellness opportunities that help our members get active, learn skills, experience autonomy, build friendships and live their best lives surrounded by a supportive, educated community.

What can we offer you?

A refreshing and supportive environment working alongside a passionate staff team where your efforts can make a real difference.

We offer competitive salary, training, professional development, and vacation benefits. Our collaborative work culture promotes life-work balance by offering—

• self-determined hours (within program schedule demands)
• casual dress
• opportunities to develop special areas of interest
• team building perks

Interested? Please submit your cover letter and resume through Indeed or by email to hr@autismhomebase.com

Resumes will be reviewed starting the week of May 19th. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applicants that bring diverse perspectives and we encourage those who will be most successful with accommodations to give us the opportunity to include you in the hiring process and throughout your employment by sharing your individualized requirements.