Relief Assistant Cook

gov; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories seeks a Relief Assistant Cook to support the Head Cook in delivering safe, nutritious meals for students, staff and visitors in a busy school kitchen.

Responsibilities include planning, preparing and serving meals, meeting dietary needs, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with purchasing and inventory. A recognized commercial cooking program and 1 year of institutional cooking experience are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized commercial cooking program.
• One (1) year of experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare meals in accordance with menus and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen and as part of a team.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Criminal record check completed and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing and serving daily meals and snacks.
• Support preparation of meals meeting nutritional and dietary requirements.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Assist with food purchasing, inventory control and waste/recycling procedures.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
• Provide respectful service to students, staff and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student dietary needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

Commercial cooking program

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Behchoko.

Department Information

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

The Relief Assistant Cook supports the Head Cook in preparing and serving safe, nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks for students, staff and visitors.

The position helps ensure food services meet T¿¿¿ch¿ Community Services Agency (TCSA), GNWT and applicable food safety and nutritional standards. The Relief Assistant Cook may be responsible for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Cook.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing and serving daily meals and snacks.
• Support the preparation of meals that meet nutritional and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Assist with food purchasing, inventory control and waste/recycling procedures.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
• Provide respectful and professional service to students, staff and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality and use tact and discretion when dealing with student dietary needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized commercial cooking program.
• One (1) year of experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare meals and snacks in accordance with menus and special dietary requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen and as part of a team.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Successful completion of a criminal record check, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Assets:

• Experience working with a student population.
• Ability to speak T¿¿¿ch¿.
• Three (3) years of cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen may be accepted in lieu of completion of a commercial cooking program.
• Equivalent combinations of education and related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

• Relief work is provided on an as-and-when-required basis and may involve short-notice shift coverage.
• Work is performed in a busy school kitchen environment with regular interaction with students, staff and visitors.
• The position requires standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying supplies, and frequent use of kitchen equipment.
• The position requires compliance with food safety, sanitation and workplace health and safety requirements.
• The Relief Assistant Cook may be required to assume responsibility for kitchen operations when the Head Cook is absent.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance.For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories. please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism .

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Tlicho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
NISHIKHONBUILDING, 2nd FLOOR
BOX 419
BEHCHOKONT X0E 0Y0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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