Nanaimo Foodshare is looking for an enthusiastic, organized Food Skills Workshop Instructor to lead hands-on cooking workshops for all ages year round. You’ll help the community build cooking skills, access local nutritious food, and connect through shared food experiences.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead in-person and online cooking sessions and workshops sometimes in afternoon or evening
- Create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment
- Work with volunteers and guest facilitators for specialty topics (fermentation, sourdough, small-scale farming)
- Plan menus, and shop for program supplies
- Adapt activities for different ages, abilities, and learning styles
- Maintain safe food storage and kitchen practices
- Keep program records
What You Bring:
- Passion for food, cooking, and community learning
- Knowledge of food prep, preservation, nutrition, and kitchen safety
- Strong communication and group facilitation skills
- Budgeting and meal planning skills
- Reliable, organized, and collaborative
- Comfort leading in person and online
Requirements:
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Google Drive experience is an asset
- About Nanaimo Foodshare:
Since 1997, we connect the community with resources and skills to increase access to healthy food. We partner locally, build food skills, and bring people together through food.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Apply through Indeed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle for work travel? (an asset)
- Are you a Canadian Citizen with no resrtricitons on working in Canada?
Experience:
- cooking: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
