Relief Cook

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Cook to provide food services for a correctional center in the South Slave Region. The role supports residents during meals and participates in an apprenticeship cook program, aligning with departmental standards and Corrections Mission, Vision, and Values.

Applicants should have Red Seal Trades Certification or equivalent food service experience, plus First Aid/CPR and a Class 4 driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Red Seal Trades Certificate (3 year program) or 3 years general food service experience in a camp or institutional setting.
• First Aid/CPR and a valid Class 4 driver’s license.
• Equivalencies may include completion of first year apprenticeship and 2 years general food service experience.

Responsibilities

• The Cook provides food services for the center within departmental and territorial guidelines for operational standards in the Correctional Division.
• Indirectly responsible for residents at meal times and assists in implementing and instructing residents in an apprenticeship cook program.
• Ensures policy and services alignment with Corrections Mission, Vision and Values.

Skills

Meal planning

Food safety

WHMIS knowledge

Adaptability

Diversity experience

Education

Red Seal Trades Certificate

First Aid/CPR certification

Class 4 driver’s license

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within the following communities of the South Slave Region of NT: Hay River, Hay River Reserve, Enterprise, Fort Resolution, Fort Smith, Kakisa, Fort Providence, Fort Simpson, Fort Liard, Nahanni Butte, Trout Lake, and Wrigley.

Job Information

The Cook provides food services for the center within departmental and territorial guidelines for operational standards in the Correctional Division. This position is indirectly responsible for residents at meal times, to assist in the implementation and instruction of those residents participating in an apprenticeship cook program. As part of the Corrections Division, the incumbent will ensure the ingoing provision and enforcement of policy and services within the Corrections Mission, Vision and Value statement.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Proven ability to plan and prepare meals for large numbers of people
• Knowledge of food service procedures and practices and applicable health, safety (WHMIS), and sanitation standards
• Proven ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work in a diverse environment

Typically attained by

Completion of a Red Seal Trades Certificate (3 year program) or 3 years general food service experience in a camp or institutional setting. First Aid/CPR and a valid class 4 driver¿s license.

Equivalencies may include

Completion of first year apprenticeship and 2 years general food service experience in a camp or institutional setting. First Aid/CPR and a valid class 4 driver¿s license.