Recreation Instructor (Cooking) - Auxiliary

Status
Open
Closing date
Department
Parks and Recreation

This is an auxiliary position requiring the incumbent to work Tuesday and Wednesday November 1 – December 14, 2016 in the Community Services area of Parks & Recreation.

This position requires you to plan and facilitate cooking classes in a kitchen setting for children/youth 6 - 12 years of age. 

The incumbent will:
•    Ensure the fun and safety of all participants through site and risk management
•    Be responsible for lesson planning, first aid, and program implementation
•    Compile a cooking manual with healthy recipes
•    Consistently instruct engaging, interactive classes
•    Communicate and work cooperatively with participants, parents, co-workers and supervisors
•    Have strong leadership skills
•    Have a strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen safety
•    Be responsible for purchasing foodstuffs and supplies needed for each class
•    Set-up and clean-up the teaching space before and after each class
•    Provide excellent customer service and public relations

The preferred candidate will have:
•    Experience planning and leading children’s programs and activities
•    Current First Aid Certificate
•    Criminal Record Check
•    Foodsafe Certificate

The incumbent will teach the following cooking courses:

5 Star Cooking (8-12 yrs)
Create meals and desserts that look complicated & taste amazing but are actually easy to make! These classes will also include more advanced tips for the slightly experienced young chef.
Tues Nov 1 – Nov 15 6:00-7:30pm (3 classes)
Wed Nov 2 – Nov 16 6:00-7:30pm (3 classes)

Christmas Baking (7-12 yrs)
Get ready for the holiday season with some baking classes.  Make cookies, care and sweets with a Christmas twist while learning to use measuring and baking tools.  
Tues Nov 29 – Dec 13 6:00-7:30pm (3 classes)
Wed Nov 30 – Dec 14 6:00-7:30pm (3 classes)