Food Service Instructor

1 week ago

Dartmouth, Canada New Leaf Enterprises Full time

**The Opportunity**

New Leaf Enterprises, a program of Easter Seals Nova Scotia, offers a wide range of opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. These include job readiness training, employment support, recreation, and health and wellness programming.

We are looking for a dependable and committed Food Service Instructor to join our commercial kitchen team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to mentor adults with disabilities (Program Employees) as they develop practical skills and experience in a professional kitchen setting.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Teach and support Program Employees in mastering food service skills which include, but are not limited to:

- Baking sweets, pastries and Café orders
- Safe food handling, storage, preparation, and kitchen organization
- Customer service
- Guide Program Employees through skill development and goal achievement while ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Support daily operations of the commercial kitchen, catering and Cafés including coordinating production schedules and balancing workload to support both training and operational needs
- Document inventory (product made and dry goods) as well as document and minimize food waste
- Aid in ordering food and kitchen supplies as needed, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and mínimal waste
- Maintain consistent communication with staff team regarding scheduling, training progress, and support needs

**Qualifications**
- Formal training or equivalent experience in baking and catering preparation
- Experience in commercial cooking, baking, and retail food service
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to mentor and teach these skills to others
- Demonstrated reliability and dependability, with consistent attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. and operate commercial kitchen equipment
- Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
- A clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
- A strong commitment to supporting persons with disabilities

**As a program of the Department of Opportunities and Social Development**, all staff are required to obtain certification in the following core competencies. If you do not already have them, training will be provided:

- Fire and Life Safety, Medication Awareness, Standard First Aid/CPR, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Supports, and Individualized Planning

**Additional Information**
- **Job Type**: Full-time, Permanent
- **Hours**: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM (40 hours/week)
- **Salary**: $49,298 to $53,447 annually, based on experience
- **Benefits**: Group employee benefits package included

**To Apply**

Please send your résumé and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role to:
**Deadline**: Friday, July 25th at 4:00 PM

**About Easter Seals Nova Scotia**

**Equity and Accessibility Statement**

We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted regarding this opportunity, please let us know of any accommodation required.

Thank you for your interest in working with New Leaf Enterprises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $49,298.00-$53,447.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-25

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