Temporary - Cook

Autism Services; Fort San; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Thunderbird Lodge is seeking a dedicated cook to join our kitchen team at our Fort San, SK facility. The role involves planning nutritious meals, preparing daily meals for Indigenous youth and staff, and maintaining high kitchen sanitation standards.

You will lead nutrition workshops, support events, and complete documentation as required. A Grade 12 or higher education, a cooking certificate, and Safe Food Handling certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Certificate in Cooking is required.
• Valid Safe Food Handling certificate is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Understanding of First Nations National Food Guide is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly meal plans.
• Provide daily meals for youth and staff based on Canada Food Guide/First Nation Food Guide.
• Daily cleaning and disinfection of kitchen/dining area counters, tables, floors.
• Order food and supplies as required based on meal plans or events.
• Provide nutritional awareness workshops for youth.
• Provide basic meal preparation workshops for youth.
• Plan and cook for special events (graduations, birthdays, meetings).
• Complete required reports and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Youth interaction

First Nations National Food Guide

Traditional food preparation

Outdoor cooking

Computer skills

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Certificate in Cooking

Safe Food Handling certificate

Driver's License

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Job description

6 months - Full-time with the possibility of extension

Education:

Grade 12

Experience:

1-2 Years

Apply By Date:

18-Aug-2026

Application Information

Leading Thunderbird Lodge is a residential youth treatment facility located at Fort San, SK in the QuAppelle Valley. Leading Thunderbird Lodge offers a 12-week holistic and culturally based addiction and mental health treatment program for Indigenous male youth between the ages of 12-17 years. Leading Thunderbird Lodge is looking to hire self-motivated and culturally Cook to join their team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Creating monthly meal plans
• Provide daily meals for youth and staff based on the Canada Food Guide/First Nation Food Guide
• Daily cleaning and disinfection of kitchen/dining area counters, tables, floors
• Ordering of food and supplies as required based on meal plans or pending activities/events
• Provide nutritional awareness workshops for youth
• Provide basic meal preparation workshops for youth
• Planning and cooking for special events (graduations, birthdays, meetings, etc.)
• Completion of required reports and documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certificate in Cooking
• Valid Safe Food Handling certificate
• Valid Drivers License
• Understanding of First Nations National Food Guide
• Experience with traditional food preparation (feasts, sweats)
• Experience cooking outdoors would be an asset (for land-based camp)
• Computer skills would be an asset
• First Aid/CPR/AED, ASIST, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Safe Food Handling training would be an asset
• Applicants must also lead an addictions free lifestyle in promoting personal wellness
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in working with youth