Plan, organize, lead and supervise formal and structured specialized cooking programs for child/youth and adults.

Responsibilities:

- Develop progressive lesson plan specific to the abilities of each group

- Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants through a set of specific skills

- Supervise and evaluate participants progress throughout the program

- Monitor and keep inventory of program supplies, inform Program Coordinator when supplies need replenishing

- Administer first aid as required and complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required

- Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)

- Open and close program space

- Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies

- Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used

- Keep accurate participant attendance records

- Follow up with full time staff regarding participants with extended absences

- Directly guide volunteers as required





Requirements:

- Food Handlers Certificate

- Currently enrolled in or completed a post-secondary cooking program is considered an asset

- Five (5) years experience participating in the related discipline

- Two (2) years experience instructing in the related discipline

- Possess and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ qualifications

- Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

- Attend all staff trainings and meetings

- Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

📌 Temporary Part-Time Program Instructor - Cooking (Oshawa)
🏢 City of Oshawa, ON
📍 Oshawa