Health & Active Living Plaza (Halp) - Cooking Instructor

As a leader in modernization, innovation, and creativity, East Gwillimbury is proud to be selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025. Located along Highway 404 in northern York Region, East Gwillimbury is a premier centre for growth within the GTA and is also Canada’s fastest-growing municipality (based on 2021 Census data). EG offers competitive wages and benefits and prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities. Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work._
- The Town of East Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. Join our team and see the EG difference_

Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, the Cooking Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing and instructing cooking classes for participants of all ages in a group setting. Programs may run year-round or seasonally.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Plan and lead program specific curriculum on preparing and teaching culinary classes and introducing participants of all ages to food preparation and handling.
- Assist in the research and development of appropriate culinary programming for beginners and practicing cooks, ensuring that art activities are safe, creative, and inclusive of all program participants.
- Create a welcoming, safe, and positive environment for all participants.
- Provide adaptations and modifications to planned exercises/techniques and/or available equipment where appropriate.
- Setup and cleanup of any supplies needed for the program.
- Maintain kitchen facility and equipment in good order.
- Ensure all participants follow safe food handling practices.
- Effectively communicates with participants and/or parents/guardians (where applicable), addressing any questions, concerns, complaints, or suggestions about the program, pass on any relevant information to the Recreation Coordinator.
- Complete administrative tasks as assigned.
- Note: All activities are expected to be performed in a safe manner, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, along with Corporate Safety policies, procedures and programs. In addition, all necessary personal protective equipment must be used and maintained in good condition.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Post secondary education in Culinary Arts or related disciplines.
- Experience developing lessons and activity plans for a group setting.
- Previous experience teaching in an educational setting an asset.
- Previous experience planning and implementing program plans an asset.
- Strong customer service, oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to deal effectively and politely with staff, parents, program participants and the general public.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Availability/flexibility to work daytime, evenings, and weekends.
- Canadian Food Safety Certification (Food Handler) required.
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certificate or willing to obtain prior to employment.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

**Hourly Rate: $54.32**

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**Deadline for Applications is June 11, 2025**

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.