Cooking and Nutrition Instructor | Afterschool Programs | Toronto

TAC Group, Sports Swim Steam; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

TAC Sports is recruiting a full-time Cooking & Nutrition Program Instructor for afterschool sessions in Toronto. You will lead hands-on cooking classes, teach nutritional concepts, and create a fun, safe learning environment for children aged in afterschool programs.

Daily sessions run 1 hour during afterschool hours, with additional opportunities on PA days and camp programs. Strong teamwork, communication, and classroom leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in camps, education, recreation, or youth programs.
• Interest in cooking, nutrition, and healthy living, with the ability to make learning fun.
• Comfortable leading hands-on food preparation activities with children.
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Energetic, patient, and organized in a camp or classroom-style setting.
• Background in nutrition, culinary arts, education, recreation, or a related field is an asset.
• First Aid/CPR certification and Vulnerable Sector Check, or willingness to obtain them, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cooking and nutrition camp sessions in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate environment.
• Teach campers practical cooking skills such as prepping ingredients, timing, heat management, flavour balancing, and plating.
• Introduce nutritional concepts in a fun and accessible way, helping campers understand the value of healthy eating.
• Guide students through themed recipes and hands-on meal preparation activities.
• Maintain kitchen safety, including proper handling of tools, equipment, and food.
• Supervise campers throughout cooking activities, transitions, and breaks to ensure safety and positive behaviour.
• Assist with daily camp setup, cleanup, ingredient preparation, and material organization.
• Create an inclusive and encouraging environment that promotes confidence, creativity, and participation.
• Build positive relationships with campers, families, and TAC Sports staff.
• Follow TAC Sports’ program plans, safety procedures, and child supervision standards at all times.

Skills

Cooking

Nutrition

Child supervision

Leadership

Communication

Education

First Aid/CPR (asset)

Job description

• Toronto
• $45/hourly

Job Description

* Currently Hiring for Afterschool Programs**

Pay: $45 A session

Hours between 2:30pm and 6:00pm

Length: 1 Hour Sessions- September - June

5 hours + other opportunities with PA days, camps

TAC Sports is seeking a full-time Cooking & Nutrition Program Instructor to lead a fun, educational, and hands‑on after school program focused on cooking skills and healthy eating. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has an interest in food and nutrition, and can create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

The Cooking and Nutrition Program helps children build confidence in the kitchen while learning the foundations of healthy eating. Each day features a different recipe, and each week follows a unique theme. Students develop practical cooking skills such as food preparation, timing, heat control, flavour balancing, and plating, while also learning key nutritional principles connected to the meals they create.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cooking and nutrition camp sessions in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate environment
• Teach campers practical cooking skills such as prepping ingredients, timing, heat management, flavour balancing, and plating
• Introduce nutritional concepts in a fun and accessible way, helping campers understand the value of healthy eating
• Guide students through themed recipes and hands‑on meal preparation activities
• Maintain a strong focus on kitchen safety, including proper handling of tools, equipment, and food
• Supervise campers throughout cooking activities, transitions, and breaks to ensure safety and positive behaviour
• Assist with daily camp setup, cleanup, ingredient preparation, and material organization
• Create an inclusive and encouraging environment that promotes confidence, creativity, and participation
• Build positive relationships with campers, families, and TAC Sports staff
• Follow TAC Sports’ program plans, safety procedures, and child supervision standards at all times

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in camps, education, recreation, or youth programs
• Interest in cooking, nutrition, and healthy living, with the ability to make learning fun and engaging
• Comfortable leading hands‑on food preparation activities with children
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Energetic, patient, and organized in a camp or classroom‑style setting
• Background in nutrition, culinary arts, education, recreation, or a related field is an asset
• First Aid/CPR certification and Vulnerable Sector Check, or willingness to obtain them, preferred

What We Offer

• A fun, active, and supportive team environment
• Meaningful work helping children build lifelong cooking skills and healthy habits
• A dynamic role combining hands‑on instruction, creativity, and camp programming
• Opportunities for training, growth, and continued involvement with TAC Sports
• [e-mail] for any questions
• Camps are full weeks - salary

Interview Steps:

• Virtual interview (Google Meets only)
• In person group interview (Invite to Head Office Location)
• Invite to First-Aid Certification (if required)
• Must pass in person group interview to be selected for any camps or programs