Cooking and Nutrition Instructor | Winter, Break and Summer Camps | Afterschool Programs
Listed on 2026-09-12
-
Education / Teaching
Camp Programs & Youth Support, Summer Camp, Seasonal / Summer, Child Development/Support
Cooking and Nutrition Instructor | Winter, March Break and Summer Camps | After school Programs | Waterloo
- for any questions
- Camps are full weeks - salary
Interview steps:
- Virtual interview (Google Meets only)
- In person group interview (Invite to Head Office Location)
- Invite to First-Aid Certification (if required)
- Must pass in person group interview to be selected for any camps or programs
TAC Sports is seeking a full-time Cooking & Nutrition Camp Instructor to lead a fun, educational, and hands-on summer camp program focused on cooking skills and healthy eating. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has an interest in food and nutrition, and can create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
The Cooking and Nutrition Camp helps children build confidence in the kitchen while learning the foundations of healthy eating. Each day features a different recipe, and each week follows a unique theme. Campers develop practical cooking skills such as food preparation, timing, heat control, flavour balancing, and plating, while also learning key nutritional principles connected to the meals they create.
Key Responsibilities- Lead cooking and nutrition camp sessions in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate environment
- Teach campers practical cooking skills such as prepping ingredients, timing, heat management, flavour balancing, and plating
- Introduce nutritional concepts in a fun and accessible way, helping campers understand the value of healthy eating
- Guide campers through themed recipes and hands-on meal preparation activities
- Maintain a strong focus on kitchen safety, including proper handling of tools, equipment, and food
- Supervise campers throughout cooking activities, transitions, and breaks to ensure safety and positive behaviour
- Assist with daily camp setup, cleanup, ingredient preparation, and material organization
- Create an inclusive and encouraging environment that promotes confidence, creativity, and participation
- Build positive relationships with campers, families, and TAC Sports staff
- Follow TAC Sports’ program plans, safety procedures, and child supervision standards at all times
- Experience working with children in camps, education, recreation, or youth programs
- Interest in cooking, nutrition, and healthy living, with the ability to make learning fun and engaging
- Comfortable leading hands-on food preparation activities with children
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Full-time summer employment with a growing youth sports and enrichment organization
- A fun, active, and supportive team environment
- Meaningful work helping children build lifelong cooking skills and healthy habits
- A dynamic role combining hands-on instruction, creativity, and camp programming
- Opportunities for training, growth, and continued involvement with TAC Sports
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).