This job opening is limited to residents living within 125 kilometersof 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

Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School is seeking a Cook to provide nutritious meal services for approximately 200 students. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving healthy meals and snacks while ensuring the school kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety and nutrition standards, including the TCSA Healthy Foods for Learning Policy, Canada's Food Guide, and the GNWT Healthy Food for Learning Action Plan.

Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School is seeking a Cook to provide nutritious meal services for approximately 200 students. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving healthy meals and snacks while ensuring the school kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety and nutrition standards, including the TCSA Healthy Foods for Learning Policy, Canada's Food Guide, and the GNWT Healthy Food for Learning Action Plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Assist with food purchasing, inventory control, and waste reduction.
- Support a safe, welcoming,



and efficient school food service program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 10 (including English and Mathematics); and
- Three (3) years of experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Required Certifications:
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certification

Equivalencies may include
- 2 years of experiences in a commercial cooking setting with grade 11

(English and Mathematics).
- 1 year of experiences in a commercial cooking setting with grade 12 completed
- All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

This position is based in a commercial school kitchen and requires standing for extended periods, frequent lifting of up to 23 kg (50 lbs.), and the safe operation of commercial kitchen equipment. The Cook works primarily early daytime shifts during the school year and must follow established food safety and occupational health and safety practices.

The GNWT offers a market-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 ourbenefits page orNWT 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 (867) 392-3053

Fax (867) 392-6861

[email protected]

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

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