Job Description

COOKING INSTRUCTOR - SPECIALIZED

Job Summary

Reporting to Community Facilities Coordinator, the Cooking Instructor is responsible for the leadership and planning of cooking programs within a community services setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programming

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate cooking activities with supporting lesson plans that are creative, flexible and adaptable. Provide a safe, positive and well-managed learning environment.

Supervision

Responsible for the supervision and leadership of volunteers (if necessary)

Customer Service/Communication

Greet participants at the beginning and end of each class and discuss program information.

Communicate with other staff and volunteers.

Be a positive role model for participants.

Safety and Risk Management

Follow Seniors Centre protocol for emergency situations.

Ensure the safety of all individuals participating.

Ensure the physical and emotional environment is safe for participants.

Report and document suspected abuse, endangerment and neglect to supervisor.

Ensure attendance procedures are followed.

Clean and maintain room and equipment; assess equipment on a regular basis and report damaged items to supervisor.

Ensure appropriate set up, take down and maintenance of program room and space.

Administration

Provide evaluation and feedback to supervisor regarding program content.

Fill out accident and/or incident report forms and submit accordingly.

Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.

Required Qualifications

Post-secondary degree or diploma in cooking and/or an equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 2 years teaching/volunteer experience in a cooking setting.

Food Safe Certificate

Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid and CPR Level B (or higher).

Police Information Check.

Desired Qualifications

Experience teaching seniors

Training and/or experience with individuals that require extra support.

AED training.

Second language.

Hours: Summer 2025 (July-August)

- 1.5-2 hour onsite cooking workshops

- Weekday daytime hours preferred (Flexible)

Salary: Starting at $23.35/hour

Please Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Email: seniors@richmond.ca

Seniors Centre at the Minoru Centre for Active Living

7191 Granville Avenue

Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday July 16

Only those candidates under further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $23.35 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (preferred) teaching: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-16