Cook

eskasonischoolboard; Eskasoni First Nation; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskasoni School Board is seeking a Cook for the Training and Education Centre to plan, prepare, and deliver light, healthy lunches for school-aged children in the before- and after-school program. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and complying with all food safety standards.

The position is a term employment through June 30, 2027, with responsibilities including menu planning, portion control, food ordering, and possible supervision of kitchen helpers.

Qualifications

• Culinary course or food service experience preferred.
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• Mi’kmaq language fluency strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, cook and prepare light lunch items for school program.
• Modify meals for children with allergies or restrictions.
• Deliver lunches daily to the school.
• Plan menus and portion sizes for children.
• Maintain clean, sanitized kitchen and prep areas.
• Order, track and stock food and supplies.
• May supervise kitchen helpers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work with students

Driver's license

Education

Culinary course

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Position: Cook

Reporting to: Student Retention Liaison

Location: Training and Education Centre

Employment status: Term Employment until June 30, 2027

Job Summary:

The role of the cook will involve planning, preparing and delivering light, healthy lunches to school-aged children in the before and after-school program. The cook will ensure the kitchen is clean, sanitized, and always safe.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, cook and prepare light lunch menu items;
• Modify menu items for children with strict food allergies or restrictions;
• Deliver prepared lunches daily to the school;
• Plan menus, determine appropriate food portions for school-aged children;
• Clean, sanitize and maintain kitchen and food preparation areas;
• Order, track and stock food, kitchen supplies and equipment;
• May supervise kitchen helpers;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Culinary course and/or food service experience, preferred
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• Fluency in Mi’kmaq strongly recommended
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle

Please note that successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory criminal record with a vulnerable sector check and child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.

Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: September 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm