Cooking Instructor

Taleo; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

West Vancouver Community Services Department is seeking a Casual Cooking Instructor to teach basic food safety knowledge, healthy eating habits, food safety, cooking and baking skills to school-age children in an after-school setting.

The preferred candidate will have experience with children/youth, curriculum development for cooking classes, culinary experience, and current First Aid/CPR-C/AED certification. Police check required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/youth.
• Experience building cooking class curriculum and giving instructions.
• Experience in a kitchen or culinary education.
• Flexibility and creativity with available facility equipment.
• Current First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach basic food safety knowledge, healthy eating habits, and cooking and baking skills to school-age children in an after-school setting.

Skills

experience working with children/youth

curriculum development

culinary education

flexibility and creativity

First Aid CPR-C AED

First Aid CPR AED

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Community Services Department is currently accepting applications for a Casual Cooking Instructor to teach basic food safety knowledge, healthy eating habits, food safety, cooking and baking skills to school-age children in an after-school setting.

The preferred candidate will have:

• experience working with children/youth
• experience with building cooking class curriculum and giving instructions
• experience working in a kitchen and/or have culinary education
• flexibility and creativity with available facility equipment
• current First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificate

The successful candidate is required to supply a police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials.

Position Status:

Casual – Non Union

Hours of Work:

Up to 25 hours per week

Days and hours of work may vary. Weekdays, after school (Generally 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Rate of Pay:

Starting at $30 per hour plus 4% in lieu of benefits., dependent on experience and skills.

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.