This job opening is limited to residents living within 125 kilometers of Behchoko.

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.

Located in Behchoko- the Assistant Cook reports to the Long Term Care Facility Coordinator, and supports the Lead Cook in preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for residents of the Long-Term Care Facility. This role helps ensure meals are prepared safely, meet dietary and nutritional requirements, and are served in a clean, respectful, and resident-focused environment. The Assistant Cook also maintains food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations while promoting the use of traditional foods whenever possible.

KEY RESPONISIBILITES

• Assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks according to approved menus and therapeutic diets.
• Maintain food safety, infection prevention, and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Support menu planning, inventory control, and food storage procedures.
• Assist with special meals and events, including traditional food preparation.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and assist with kitchen operations in the absence of the Lead Cook.
• Communicate resident dietary needs or concerns to the care team.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of grade 12 
• 1 year of institutional or commercial cooking program 
• Experience working with an elderly population would be an asset. 
• An acceptable criminal records check is required and must be maintained.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• CPR and Basic First Aid training 
• WHMIS Training 
• Food Safety Training (Food Handling certification)

Equivalencies may include

• Several years of commercial cooking experience may be accepted instead of a one-year cooking program. 
• A high school equivalency diploma (GED) may satisfy the Grade 12 requirement. Comparable food safety, CPR, and WHMIS certifications from recognized providers are usually acceptable. 
• All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a Long-Term Care kitchen and dining environment.
• Regular standing, walking, lifting, bending, and repetitive tasks.
• Frequent exposure to hot equipment, cleaning chemicals, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts to support 24/7 resident meal services.

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.