Located in Tsiigehtchic the Head Cook reports to the Principal, and provides food services for approximately 44 students at Chief Paul Niditchie 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.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: 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.

Additional Requirements: CPR and Basic First Aid Training Food Safety Training (Food Handling Certification) GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note:



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More Information Term Position This job opening is for a term position to June 25, 2027.

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.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

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.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28366 Closing Date: October 15, 2026 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary for this position starts at $39.26 per hour plus Northern Allowance Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Head Cook (Tsiigehtchic)
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