Adult Cooking Instructor (All Cuisines)-Aaniin Community Centre

City of Markham; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Markham seeks an Adult Cooking Instructor to lead cooking classes at the Aaniin Community Centre. The instructor will provide culinary education to adults, ensuring classes are engaging and safe. Ideal candidates should possess culinary training and relevant teaching experience, along with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse participants.

Qualifications

• Required to have a Culinary Training Certificate and a Food Handling Certificate.
• Experience teaching cooking is necessary.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct cooking classes for adults.
• Maintain inventory of program equipment and supplies.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed during classes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Service

Sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Training from a Recognized Institution

Post-secondary Education

Job description

Adult Cooking Instructor (All Cuisines)-Aaniin Community Centre

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The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 5 th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc. In 2025, the City of Markham is ranked 2nd among municipalities in Canada and 12th overall for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability. More than 366,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Applications are now being received for the above position in the Recreation Services Department within the Community Services Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online by June 20, 2025.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

Location: Aaniin Community Centre

Hours: Evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Job Summary

The successful candidate will plan, organize, instruct and lead cooking classes for adult's learning. Cooking classes will entail instruction in gourmet cooking, showcasing a variety of techniques and diverse cuisines.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitating. leading and supervising adult learning classes in cooking;
• Developing, organizing and writing lesson plans;
• Preparing, organizing and maintaining inventory of any necessary program equipment and/or supplies;
• Ensuring safety procedures are followed at all times by class participants;
• Keeping attendance records and checking with participants who have extended absences.
  
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• High school diploma required
• Post-secondary education is preferred
• Minimum age of 16 years old at the start of employment
• Culinary training from a recognized institution
• Certified Food Handling Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in instructing individuals of all ages and ability levels in cooking, as well as 5 or more years of experience learning and developing techniques/expertise in cooking
• Ability to teach cooking at a basiclevel (not competition level)
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
  
  
  

CORE BEHAVIOURS

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.
  
  
  

Successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening letter as determined by the City of Markham as a condition of employment.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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