Specialty Cooking Instructor

Location:

Aaniin Community Centre

Hours:

French Cooking:
Thursdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm;
Italian Essentials:
Thursdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm;
Around The World Cooking – Adults:
Mondays and Fridays, 7:00pm-8:30pm;
Chinese Style Cooking:
Fridays, 7:00pm-9:00pm;
Cooking with Children:
Mondays and Fridays, 5:00pm-6:30pm.

The successful candidate will plan, organize, instruct and lead cooking classes for adult and children's learning. Cooking classes will entail instruction in gourmet cooking, showcasing a variety of techniques and diverse cuisine. We’re looking to hire Specialty Cooking Instructors for the following programs:
French Cooking, Italian Essentials, Chinese Style Cooking, all around the world cooking for adults & children.

• 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.

• High school diploma required.
• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• 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, as well as 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.

• Service Excellence:
  Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation:
  Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building:
  Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication:
  Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented:
  Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership:
  Demonstrates self‑management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

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.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier‑free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier‑free hiring process.

Vacancy:
Temporary Seasonal Vacancy