It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.
We invite applications for the temporary position of:
Skilled Culinary Educators with BC Teaching Certification
Bring your chef skills to the classroom and shape the next generation of Culinary Arts students! We are inviting applications from dynamic, skilled culinary educators who are passionate about teaching and learning, and who want to inspire students through hands-on, real-world Culinary Arts learning experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for educators who thrive in practical learning spaces, love building community, and are energized by teaching students to grow their confidence, competence, and independence.
You would be responsible for supporting a commercial kitchen learning environment where students help prepare healthy cafeteria food for students and staff, a powerful setting for authentic learning, teamwork, leadership, and life skills.
Core Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
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Teach Culinary Arts at the Secondary level (including semestered timetables where applicable).
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Create engaging, inclusive, skills-based learning aligned with BC's Curriculum and core competencies.
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Teach, model, and reinforce safe, efficient food preparation and kitchen routines in an inclusive learning environment.
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Support students with varying abilities in a collaborative, respectful learning environment.
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In commercial kitchen: organize, budget for, stock, and manage a kitchen program, including inventory, ordering, quality standards, and safe equipment use.
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Follow Healthy School guidelines in preparation of food for school lunch and school break programs.
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Use technology for planning, instruction, communication, attendance, and reporting (e.g., MyEdBC, email, digital tools).
Applicants must:
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Hold a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate.
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A Bachelor of Home Economics, Diploma of Home Economics, or equivalent.
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Have training and/or experience as a Culinary Arts educator.
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Have training and/or experience in a commercial kitchen and/or chef's training.
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Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative/team environment, supporting school and district goals.
Preference will be given to applicants with:
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Red Seal certification in Chef's training (or are actively working toward it)
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FOODSAFE Level 1
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FOODSAFE Level 2
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FOODSAFE Instructor
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Successful experience with middle and/or senior secondary learners
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Experience implementing:
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Quality Assessment practices (Assessment for, as, and of learning; criterion-referenced grading; differentiation)
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Inclusive practices that reflect the unique needs and strengths of all learners
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The First Peoples Principles of Learning and core competencies
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Demonstrate a commitment to participating in and supporting curricular and co-curricular culinary contests, skill-building events, and activities
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Proficiency with professional/ industrial kitchen systems and equipment
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Have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal
The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Please contact Monique West at to inform her of your completed application.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at with cover letter and a detailed resume, including three (3) professional references (names and phone numbers) and copies of certifications.
