Nutrition Program Coordinator

Dcn450; Driftpile; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits Plan available

Job summary

Mihtatakaw Sipiy School in Driftpile Cree Nation is seeking a School Nutrition Program Coordinator to prepare balanced meals for up to 250 students and staff daily and mentor students in kitchen skills.

You will develop rotating menus following Canada's Food Guide, incorporate First Nations foods, accommodate dietary restrictions, and supervise practical kitchen activities while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Culinary Arts diploma.
• Minimum three years of professional cooking experience, preferably in institutional, educational, or large-volume food service operations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing meals for large groups, ideally 200-250 people or more.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and student mentorship skills.
• Knowledge of Canada's Food Guide, child and adolescent nutrition, and school meal planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritious, balanced, and appealing breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack menus for up to 250 individuals.
• Ensure menus follow Canada's Food Guide and applicable school nutrition guidelines.
• Develop rotating weekly and monthly menus that provide variety and meet the nutritional needs of all our students and staff.
• Incorporate traditional First Nations and Indigenous foods into menus whenever practical and appropriate.
• Accommodate medically documented dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special nutritional requirements.
• Maintain menu records and adjust based on student participation, nutritional requirements, and available resources.
• Provide practical, hands-on culinary instruction and food handling to students participating in the school's cooking program.
• Supervise students during all practical kitchen activities.
• Implement and maintain appropriate food safety procedures, including prevention of cross-contamination.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Culinary Arts diploma

Alberta Food safety certification

First Aid/CPR (asset)

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Mihtatakaw Sipiy School located within Driftpile Cree Nation, is currently accepting applications for a School Nutrition Program Coordinator for the 2026-2027 School Year. We need a trained culinary professional with food service management experience who can prepare balanced, culturally relevant meals for up to 250 students and staff daily. A key part of this rewarding role includes mentoring students and teaching them foundational kitchen skills—from basic food preparation and recipe reading to advanced cooking and baking techniques.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement nutritious, balanced, and appealing breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack menus for up to 250 individuals.
• Ensure menus follow Canada's Food Guide and applicable school nutrition guidelines.
• Develop rotating weekly and monthly menus that provide variety and meet the nutritional needs of all our students and staff.
• Incorporate traditional First Nations and Indigenous foods into menus whenever practical and appropriate.
• Accommodate medically documented dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special nutritional requirements.
• Maintain menu records and adjust based on student participation, nutritional requirements, and available resources.
• Provide practical, hands-on culinary instruction and food handling to students participating in the school's cooking program.
• Supervise students during all practical kitchen activities.
• Implement and maintain appropriate food safety procedures, including prevention of cross-contamination.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Completion of a recognized Culinary Arts diploma.
• Minimum three years of professional cooking experience, preferably in institutional, educational, or large-volume food service operations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing meals for large groups, ideally 200-250 people or more.
• preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and student mentorship skills.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Valid food safety certification recognized in Alberta.
• Knowledge of Canada's Food Guide, child and adolescent nutrition, and school meal planning.
• Working knowledge of Alberta food safety legislation, public health requirements, and occupational health and safety standards.
• First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
• Please bring a current Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check to your interview..

Salary will be commensurate with Education and Experience.

Group Benefits Plan available

Application Deadline

Friday, October 23, 2026 4:30 PM