Head Cook

Government of Northwest Territories; Fort McPherson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories is hiring a Head Cook in Fort McPherson to provide school food services for Chief Julius School, serving about 135 students.

The role includes planning menus with the Principal, purchasing and inventory control, and preparing balanced meals that align with national and GNWT standards, including meals with traditional foods when possible.

Qualifications

• A commercial cooking program and one (1) year of experience working in a school, camp, daycare, elders' care home, health centre, institutional kitchen, or similar setting.
• CPR and Basic First Aid training
• Food Safety Training (Food Handling Certification)

Responsibilities

• Plan the daily menus in consultation with the Principal.
• Purchase food and manage inventory to ensure economical use of the budget.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for students, staff and visitors while meeting standards and dietary needs.
• Cook and clean, incorporating traditional foods when available.
• Address special dietary needs and ensure food safety and hygiene at all times.

Skills

Commercial cooking

Food safety awareness

Education

Commercial cooking program

One year related experience

Tools

Food Safety Certification

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Fort McPherson

Department Information

Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council

Job Information

Located in Fort McPherson the Head Cook reports to the Principal, and provides food services for approximately 135 students at Chief Julius School. The Head Cook is responsible for ensuring that the school food services meet territorial, and regional standards, and typically include breakfast, lunch, and snack programs.
Purchasing, preparing, and serving nutritious foods will help to ensure the health and wellness of the students and contribute to the successful learning experience.
The Head Cook is responsible for planning, preparing and serving nutritious and well balanced meals while addressing the special dietary needs of the students that meet the standards set in Canada's Food Guides, and the GNWT Healthy Food for Learning (Anti-Poverty Strategy) Action Plan. This includes cooking, cleaning, being receptive to the needs of the school and serving meals. When available, traditional foods will be included on the menu.

In consultation with the Principal, the Head Cook plans the daily menus, and is responsible for ensuring that the meals served to students, staff, and visitors meet high nutritional standards and where necessary special dietary requirements. The Head Cook is also responsible for food purchases and inventory control, to ensure economical use of the food purchasing budget.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A commercial cooking program and one (1) year of experience working in a school, camp, daycare, elders' care home, health centre, institutional kitchen, or similar setting.

Additional Requirements:
CPR and Basic First Aid training
Food Safety Training (Food Handling Certification)

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a term up to June 24, 2027

Part-time position

This Job opening is for a Part-time position (30 hours of work per week)

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28312

Closing Date: September 30, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $39.26 per hour plus Northern Allowance

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