About the role
Cook's Helper Curriculum Developer
Job description and duties
Instructor responsibilities will include reviewing and updating the existing Cook’s Helper curriculum to ensure it reflects current industry standards, best practices in food service and local culinary practices. The instructor will revise lesson plans, learning activities, and assessment tools to improve clarity, accessibility, and alignment with program learning outcomes and workplace expectations. This work will involve incorporating updated food safety practices, practical kitchen skills, and employability competencies, while ensuring materials support diverse learners and align with college and industry requirements. The instructor will prepare updated instructional resources to strengthen the overall effectiveness of the training program.
Qualifications
An Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate in the Professional Cook trade and Food Safe level 1 certification along with five years hospitality industry experience as a chef. Preferred certificates and experience include a Provincial Instructional Diploma (PID) and a minimum of three years post-secondary instructional experience teaching Professional Cook Level 1.
Required skills, abilities and knowledge include:
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s license
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in teaching with experience in curriculum design
- Knowledge and passion for the best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom
- Effective cross-cultural communication skills, particularly with the local Indigenous communities
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately in a collaborative team environment
- Excellent organizational, communication and facilitation skills
- Intermediate computer skills (word processing, excel, email)
Application information
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter (quoting competition #26.020B) outlining how your background and experience will enable you to become a successful educator along with an updated resume to Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca
NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing date
March 16, 2026
Competition number
26.020B
Job status
Open
Posting type
Faculty
Audience
Internal BCGEU Faculty
Department
- Food Services
Campuses
- terrace
About Coast Mountain College
Tucked away in the coastal mountains of spectacular British Columbia, we are an accredited college offering a variety of education and training options. We are committed to supporting cross-cultural understanding, Indigenization of teaching and learning, and improved access to education. We provide face-to-face and online programs for local, rural, and Indigenous communities, and for learners from across Canada and abroad.
At Coast Mountain College, lifestyle and learning go hand in hand. Our experiential, place-based learning philosophy brings theory to life and strengthens the connection to local cultures and environments.
We offer university transfer, applied and post-degree diploma programs, career and trades training, adult upgrading, field schools, and Canada’s only Northwest Coast art program.
With over 200 employees at our five campuses, CMTN adds close to $139 million to the North Coast/Nechako economy.
We offer a friendly, inclusive environment that welcomes and supports faculty and staff, as well as our local, national, and international students.
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About the role
Cook's Helper Curriculum Developer
Job description and duties
Instructor responsibilities will include reviewing and updating the existing Cook’s Helper curriculum to ensure it reflects current industry standards, best practices in food service and local culinary practices. The instructor will revise lesson plans, learning activities, and assessment tools to improve clarity, accessibility, and alignment with program learning outcomes and workplace expectations. This work will involve incorporating updated food safety practices, practical kitchen skills, and employability competencies, while ensuring materials support diverse learners and align with college and industry requirements. The instructor will prepare updated instructional resources to strengthen the overall effectiveness of the training program.
Qualifications
An Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate in the Professional Cook trade and Food Safe level 1 certification along with five years hospitality industry experience as a chef. Preferred certificates and experience include a Provincial Instructional Diploma (PID) and a minimum of three years post-secondary instructional experience teaching Professional Cook Level 1.
Required skills, abilities and knowledge include:
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s license
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in teaching with experience in curriculum design
- Knowledge and passion for the best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom
- Effective cross-cultural communication skills, particularly with the local Indigenous communities
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately in a collaborative team environment
- Excellent organizational, communication and facilitation skills
- Intermediate computer skills (word processing, excel, email)
Application information
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter (quoting competition #26.020B) outlining how your background and experience will enable you to become a successful educator along with an updated resume to Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca
NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing date
March 16, 2026
Competition number
26.020B
Job status
Open
Posting type
Faculty
Audience
Internal BCGEU Faculty
Department
- Food Services
Campuses
- terrace
About Coast Mountain College
Tucked away in the coastal mountains of spectacular British Columbia, we are an accredited college offering a variety of education and training options. We are committed to supporting cross-cultural understanding, Indigenization of teaching and learning, and improved access to education. We provide face-to-face and online programs for local, rural, and Indigenous communities, and for learners from across Canada and abroad.
At Coast Mountain College, lifestyle and learning go hand in hand. Our experiential, place-based learning philosophy brings theory to life and strengthens the connection to local cultures and environments.
We offer university transfer, applied and post-degree diploma programs, career and trades training, adult upgrading, field schools, and Canada’s only Northwest Coast art program.
With over 200 employees at our five campuses, CMTN adds close to $139 million to the North Coast/Nechako economy.
We offer a friendly, inclusive environment that welcomes and supports faculty and staff, as well as our local, national, and international students.