Cook (Rae)
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 125 kilometers of 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.
- Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment.
- 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:
- Food Safety/Food Handler Certification
- 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 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 our benefits page or NWT Tourism.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Tlicho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
NISHI KHON BUILDING, 2nd FLOOR
BOX 419
BEHCHOKO NT X0E 0Y0
Tel (867) 392-3053
Fax (867) 392-6861
jobstlicho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a 1 year term, 2026/2027 School Year.
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.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28127
Closing Date: AUGUST 10, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $64,051 - $76,506) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $5,536.
Application Assistance
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