Culinary English Interpreter (Freelance)

atLe Cordon Bleu Dusit

Join a world-renowned French culinary school and help bring exceptional culinary education to life. We are looking for a skilled, professional interpreter who can create clear, seamless communication between our chef instructors, students, and school team in a dynamic, hands-on kitchen environment.

Your Role

  • Provide accurate, impartial consecutive interpretation during culinary classes, demonstrations, and operational briefings.
  • Interpret confidently between English, Thai, and/or French, ensuring culinary techniques, recipe instructions, food-safety guidance, and chef feedback are communicated clearly.
  • Arrive 15–30 minutes before each session to review recipes, technical terms, class objectives, and key instructions with the chef instructor.
  • Support smooth communication between chefs, students, and staff, while escalating technical culinary questions to the chef when appropriate.
  • Communicate all safety instructions and potential hazards immediately and accurately.
  • Maintain professional standards in a working kitchen, including proper uniform, safety shoes, hygiene practices, and clear walkways.

What We’re Looking For

  • Professional-level fluency in English and Thai; French language capability is highly preferred.
  • Proven experience in live consecutive interpretation, ideally in culinary arts, hospitality, education, events, or other fast-paced professional settings.
  • Strong knowledge of culinary vocabulary, cooking techniques, ingredients, and food safety terminology.
  • Ability to listen actively, interpret accurately under pressure, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and cultural sensitivity.
  • Reliable, punctual, well-presented, and comfortable working on-site in a professional teaching kitchen.
  • A genuine interest in food, culinary arts, and delivering an outstanding learning experience.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a prestigious French culinary education brand with an international reputation.
  • Work alongside accomplished chefs and passionate culinary learners.
  • Gain exposure to professional culinary techniques, international kitchen culture, and a vibrant learning environment.
  • Flexible freelance assignments based on class schedules and business needs.

To apply: Please send your CV, language proficiency details, relevant interpretation experience, and availability.

Experience required
  • any or no experience
Career level
  • Entry Level
Only Thai nationals can apply
Salary
  • 18,000+ THB, Negotiable
Job function
  • Translations
  • Hospitality
Job type
  • Part-Time

Company overview

Size:50-100 employees
Industry:Other
Location:n/a
Website:www.cordonbleu.edu/thailand/academic-dates/en
Founded in:2007

Le Cordon Bleu is a world-renowned culinary arts and hospitality institute with over 100 years of history, originating in Paris.

Le Cordon Bleu Dusit was established in Bangkok, Thailand, as a joint venture to deliver international-standard culinary education.

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At Le Cordon Bleu Dusit, you will be part of a world-renowned culinary arts and hospitality institution with over 100 years of global heritage and excellence.

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