Cooking and Nutrition Instructor | Afterschool Programs

Position: Cooking and Nutrition Instructor | After school Programs |
Toronto
$45/hourly

Job Description

* Currently Hiring for After school Programs*
* Pay: $45 A session

Hours between 2:30pm and 6:00pm

Length: 1 Hour Sessions
- September - June

5 hours + other opportunities with PA days, camps

TAC Sports is seeking a full-time  Cooking & Nutrition Program Instructor  to lead a fun, educational, and hands‑on after school 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 Program  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. Students 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 students 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

Qualifications

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

Energetic, patient, and organized in a camp or classroom‑style setting

Background in nutrition, culinary arts, education, recreation, or a related field is an asset

First Aid/CPR certification and Vulnerable Sector Check, or willingness to obtain them, preferred

What We Offer

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

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