Specialty Cooking Instructor

The Corporation of the City of Markham • Markham, ON

2d • CA$0 - CA$33 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Markham is seeking a temporary part-time Specialty Instructor II for the Recreation Services Department within the Community Services Commission. This role involves planning, organizing, instructing, and leading cooking classes for adults and children, focusing on gourmet cooking techniques and diverse cuisines. The instructor will be responsible for teaching various programs including French Cooking, Italian Essentials, Chinese Style Cooking, Around the World Cooking, and Cooking with Children.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Minimum age of 16 years old at the start of employment
• Culinary training from a recognized institution
• Certified Food Handling Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in instructing individuals of all ages and ability levels in cooking
• 5 or more years of experience learning and developing techniques/expertise in cooking
• Ability to teach cooking at a basic level (not competition level)
• Current Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends
• Good verbal/written communication skills, leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons and staff in a courteous and efficient manner
• Successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening letter as determined by the City of Markham as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education is preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitating, leading and supervising adult learning classes in cooking
• Developing, organizing and writing lesson plans
• Preparing and organizing any necessary program instruments and/or equipment
• Ensuring safety procedures are followed at all times by class participants
• Keeping attendance records and checking with participants who have extended absences
• Maintaining inventory of supplies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED