Instructor, Professional Cook
Faculty of Trades and Technology
Location:Lac La Biche Campus
Job number:25-029
Position type:Full-time Continuous
Posting date:February 2, 2026
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Closing date:We will begin reviewing resumes on February 10, 2026
ABOUT THE POSITION
Portage College is actively seeking a highly motivated and engaged individual with experience in food service industry to join our team of instructors in our Professional Cooking program. Some of the responsibilities include:
· Deliver engaging theory and hands-on lab instruction.
· Develop learning materials and assessments tailored for adult learners.
· Support student success by providing timely feedback and evaluations.
· Promote and enforce safety protocols in both classroom and lab settings, in line with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.
· Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
· Continuously improve instructional practices to enhance student learning.
· Maintain current knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements to ensure program alignment with industry best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Journeyperson Cook Certificate with a minimum of two years’ experience in first-class establishments as a chef, sous chef or cook.
· Preference will be given to candidates with a Red Seal certification.
· Membership in a Chef's Association would be an asset.
· Adult instruction/tutoring experience would be considered beneficial.
· Current industry standard safety certificates.
· Excellent communication, administrative and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
· Knowledge or experience with Moodle or other Learning Management System would be an asset.
· Strong computer skills, especially with MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
· Physically capable of performing tasks involving heavy lifting up to 55 lbs.
· Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.
As a member of the Faculty Association, our instructors have access to a number of benefits that include generous vacation days (up to 42 vacation days/year plus other paid time off), participation in the College pension plan, and access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses, or attending conferences or workshops.
ABOUT PORTAGE COLLEGE
Portage College has been serving the region for 50 years and is a first-choice post-secondary institution for learners in northeast Alberta. You will find that we are a college that combines quality with innovation. In fact, Portage College is considered a leader when it comes to providing students with a flexible first-class educational experience. We offer a wide range of programs in health and wellness, business, human services, university transfer, food sciences, trades and technology, native arts and culture, and in academics for career and education.
HOW TO APPLY
Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.
If you have the right qualifications, experience and motivation to do extraordinary things at Portage College, we would love to hear from you. Email your cover letter and resume to careers@portagecollege.ca. If you have any questions, call us at 780-623-5747.
Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.
The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that candidates selected for interviews will be required to prepare an interview presentation and conduct a cooking demonstration on a predetermined topic.
