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Employment Status

Instructor - Auxiliary

Scope

The City of Surrey's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is currently recruiting Auxiliary Recreation Instructors to deliver a diverse range of adult cooking programs. We are seeking experienced instructors who can teach a variety of culinary and baking styles, including Indian cuisine and plant-based bowl dishes, as well as other popular cuisines such as Italian, Mexican, Thai, Korean, Japanese, and desserts.

Responsibilities

- Creates and maintains a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for participants.
- Plans, prepares, and delivers engaging adult cooking and/or baking programs for varying skill levels.
- Develops lesson plans, recipes, and program materials as required.
- Provides quality instruction and leadership while ensuring programs run on schedule.
- Follows food safety, nutrition, and program guidelines, promoting healthy food choices.
- Sets up, maintains, and cleans program spaces, equipment,



and supplies.
- Delivers excellent customer service and builds positive participant relationships.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, creativity, adaptability, organization, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

- Current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C with AED certification.
- Food Safe Level 1 certification.
- Demonstrated experience working with participants of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
- Robust leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to deliver engaging, creative, and interactive instructional programs.
- Ability to work independently and effectively adapt to varying participant needs and program environments.
- High Five certification is considered an asset.
- Previous experience as an instructor or leading cooking, baking, or recreation programs is considered an asset.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 4

Hourly Rate: $23.83

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until August 7, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

📌 Cooking Instructor (Canada)
🏢 City of Surrey
📍 Canada