This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Fort McPherson Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council Located in Fort McPherson the Head Cook reports to the Principal, and provides food services for approximately 135 students at Chief Julius School.

The Head

Cook is responsible for ensuring that the school food services meet territorial, and regional standards, and typically include breakfast, lunch, and snack programs. Purchasing, preparing, and serving nutritious foods will help to ensure the health and wellness of the students and contribute to the successful learning experience.

The Head

Cook is responsible for planning, preparing and serving nutritious and well balanced meals while addressing the special dietary needs of the students that meet the standards set in Canada's Food Guides, and the GNWT Healthy Food for Learning (Anti-Poverty Strategy) Action Plan. This includes cooking, cleaning, being receptive to the needs of the school and serving meals. When available, traditional foods will be included on the menu.

In consultation with the Principal, the Head Cook plans the daily menus, and is responsible for ensuring that the meals served to students, staff, and visitors meet high nutritional standards and where necessary special dietary requirements.





The Head

Cook is also responsible for food purchases and inventory control, to ensure economical use of the food purchasing budget. A commercial cooking program and one (1) year of experience working in a school, camp, daycare, elders' care home, health centre, institutional kitchen, or similar setting. CPR and Basic First Aid training Food Safety Training (Food Handling Certification) 1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Part-time position This Job opening is for a Part time position (30 hours of work per week) Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

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Diversity and Inclusion If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process. The salary for this position starts at $39.26 per hour plus Northern Allowance

📌 Restaurant Cook- Night Shift (Fort McPherson)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Fort McPherson