Arts Instructor I (Cooking)

Req ID: 28185
Vacancy Type: Part-Time

Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 05/25/2026

Job Summary

Our team is actively seeking dynamic cooking instructors for our City camps and/or programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the instruction of a comprehensive cooking camp or program as outlined by the Recreation and Culture Division to meet the needs of participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating the activity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise comprehensive cooking and camp and/or program as developed by Recreation & Culture Division to meet the needs of all participants in the camp/program(s).
• Prepare specified lesson plans for classes in advance including arriving 15 minutes prior to class to set up and organize.
• Evaluate and monitor campers/students progress.
• Address questions/concerns from participants and caregivers.
• Policy and procedure adherence and provide quality customer service and information to participants and other staff.
• Communicate with Supervisor regularly regarding participants, program development and delivery and customer service.
• Perform administrative program functions pertaining to the operation of the classes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age by the start of the employment session
• Before commencing employment, successful candidates must provide (at their own expense): **These are required to work but not to apply! **
  • Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR B or C certification (must be recognized by WSIB) which must remain current during employment period.
  • HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted. This is a condition of employment.
• Education/Training in Culinary Arts is an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience in teaching and working with children/youth is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Hourly Rate/Salary: 23.35 - 31.13
Grade: PF
Hours of Work: up to 24 hours per week
Work Location: Churchill Meadows CC and Meadowvale CC
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.