Cook

All First Nations Jobs; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Village in Yellowknife, NT is seeking a full-time cook to join the dining hall team. Responsibilities include portion control, preparing meals, and maintaining kitchen areas.

The role requires 1 year to 2 years of experience and a secondary school diploma. English is required; weekend and overtime shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years experience in food service preferred.
• English language required for communication with staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Determine size of food portions and costs.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Staff supervision

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

# CookFull Time4720 Northwest Territories LMT O/A Aurora Village4709-50th Avenue, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1N4, Northwest TerritoriesPosted Apr 17, 2026Closes Apr 17, 2027Never pay merely to view a vacancy, apply, attend an interview or receive a job offer. Report requests for money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, passwords or banking information.Job ID105220Job NOC63200Wage$25.00 to $25.00 hourly## Job DescriptionVacancies:1Job start date:As soon as possibleWage:$25.00/hourHours:30 to 40 hours/weekMarketed to:Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, ApprenticesTerms of employment:Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime availableSKILLSTasks:* Determine the size of food portions and costs* Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods* Inspect kitchens and food service areas* Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food* Supervise kitchen staff and helpers* Clean kitchen and work areas* Manage kitchen operationsEducation:Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience:1 year to less than 2 yearsLanguages:EnglishEmployer: 4720 Northwest Territories LMT O/A Aurora VillageJOB LOCATION: Dining Hall: Cassidy Point Yellowknife, NTX1A 2P4 Corporate Office:4709-50th Avenue,Yellowknife, NTX1A 1N4HOW TO APPLY:By mail:4709-50th Avenue,Yellowknife, NTX1A 1N4By email:[e-mail]## Employment TermsPermanent Employment## Education RequirementSecondary (high) school graduation certificate## Experience Requirement1 year to less than 2 years## Language RequirementEnglish## Target GroupsWe welcome applications from qualified candidates, including Indigenous applicants, mature workers, youth who may face barriers to employment, veterans, newcomers and persons with disabilities. Applicants may choose whether to self-identify.## Work Hours Per Week30-40 hours week