Join Our Team

There is much to be done around here and many jobs to be filled (and created). If you enjoy working in a creative and dynamic environment, have the right pep in your step, a can-do-anything attitude, can work independantly, self-start and self-finish projects- then we want you!!! These are paid positions to be filled and pay will depend on availability, and experience.

Please send all employment enquiries to jobs(at)meghantelpner(dot)com.

Include a letter and any applicable links to help us get an idea of who you are. These positions are all flexible and most can even be managed remoteley. Let us know what your strengths are, what you LOVE to do and we can work to create a position that suits your magical powers.

2, 3 and 5 Month Apprenticeship Programs

January 3rd - April 1st, 2012
April 1st - June 15th, 2012
January 3rd - June 15th 

Part and Full Time Training/Learning/Playing/Cooking/Laughing Program 
(This is an unpaid position) 

Apprentice  Description

We are moving, shaking and growing. I have been honoured with an amazing team of assistants and interns.  And we are looking to grow our internship program by offering one hard working, deserving, food loving, individual the opportunity to get down into the nitty gritty of how we run this operation- for better or for worse (though mostly better- we promise!) 

The tasks as the apprentice are varied and range from personal and executive assistant  for Meghan to research, writing, client service, grocery shopping, food ordering, inventory management, class prepping, class assisting, and general help as needed. 

We are in need of people who are highly efficient and organized, a great problem solver, resourceful, with some cooking skills and some familiarity with social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Wordpress. 

Training will be available in all areas. This is an exceptional opportunity to discover how a cooking school is run (or how this one is run), get hands on cooking training as well as business skills, marketing tips, media relations, research and tricks and discover how to build a following and keep the energy flowing. 

For all tasks listed below- these are not be considered the full and total responsibility of the apprentice, but will give an idea of what may be involved.

We expect that you are familiar with Meghan Telpner, her philosophy on food and health and the work that she does.

 Office Assistant Tasks:

• General Health Research
• Basic website updates 
• Basic office management including filing, invoicing, supplier payments
• General editing of blog posts, newsletters, recipes etc..

• Assist with incoming Q and A email
• Kitchen clean-up tasks, some folding of tea towels, occasional errands for ingredient pick-up, office/kitchen supply pick-up.
• Holding down the fort independently should both Meghan and her staff be unavailable

Kitchen/Cooking Tasks:

• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, receiving and checking orders
• Prep for classes/workshops
• Pre-make (that means cook or bake) any items needed for classes, workshops, presentations or meetings.
• Assist during workshops with serving, clean-up
• Assist during some cooking classes with instructional cooking, clean-up etc.
• Assist with recipe creation/testing

Hours Per Week: Approximately 30-40 hours

This is a role with the potential to grow along with the company and for this reason, we are looking for someone who has a long term interest and can see a future with Meghan Telpner Inc.

Estimate Of Work Hours (this is a rough schedule- will differ week by week)
Monday and Wednesday are our class days- though there are often special events on weekends. 

• Monday: 2:00 - 9:30 (office/prep tasks: research, writing, cooking etc)
• Tuesday: 9:00 - 5:00 
• Wednesday: 2:00 - 9:30
• Thursday: 9:00 - 5:00
• Friday: 9:00 - 5:00

Additional help may be requested for tradeshows, live events and media appearances.

Note that this is a rough schedule. Some weeks may vary with more or less classes, plus potential for private events etc.

Role Expectations

• An honest and genuine interest in food and nutrition
• Ability to problem solve effectively, utilizing resources, people you know, staying calm, and keeping it from Meghan as much as possible
• Fulfilling tasks in a timely manner. 
• You really need to want to be here and show it with everything you do!
• Voice concerns or confusion over tasks straight away.
• Show up. Bring enthusiasm, honesty, openness and friendliness
• Ask questions, make suggestions, make it happen.

To Apply 

Please read carefully and send the following:

• Cover letter (in body of email)
• Bio (in body of email)
• Links to a personal website/blog/twitter etc if you have (in body of email)
• CV (as PDF file attachment)
• Writing sample of any kind (as PDF attachment)

Application deadline is December 15th for Winter/Spring Apprenticeship Program
2-5 positions available

Please send all employment enquiries to jobs(at)meghantelpner(dot)com.

We will be conducting interviews as soon as eligible applicants begin applying so it is possible the positions may be filled long before the application deadline. The sooner the better.

Only those we wish to interview will be contacted and preference will be given to those seeking the 5 month placement.