Lead Cook

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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

The Lead Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving safe, nutritious, and well-balanced meals for residents of the Long-Term Care Facility. Reports to and works closely with the Long Term Care Facility Coordinator and supported by an Assistant Cook, the Lead Cook ensures dietary needs, food safety standards, and quality meal service are consistently met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Plan and prepare daily meals, snacks, and therapeutic diets.

Develop menus in collaboration with the LTC Facility Coordinator and Clinical Care Coordinator.

Ensure food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards are maintained.

Order food, manage inventory, and minimize waste.

Supervise and provide guidance to the Cook Assistant and new kitchen staff.

Prepare meals for residents, Home Care clients, and special events, including traditional foods when available.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a recognized commercial cooking program.

At least one (1) year of experience preparing meals in an institutional, commercial, or healthcare setting.

Experience working with older adults or in a long-term care environment is an asset.

Experience as a Resident Care Aide or in a healthcare setting is an asset.

Current CPR and Basic First Aid certification.

Current Food Safety/Food Handler Certification.

A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required and must be maintained.

Equivalencies may include

Equivalent combinations of education, training, certification, and directly related experience will be considered. Examples include:

Journeyperson or Red Seal Cook certification with relevant institutional or commercial cooking experience.

Completion of a culinary or hospitality program combined with related institutional, healthcare, or commercial kitchen experience.

Several years of directly related experience preparing meals in a healthcare, long-term care, school, camp, or other institutional setting.

Equivalent qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a commercial kitchen within a long-term care environment.

Requires standing for extended periods, lifting and moving food supplies, and operating commercial kitchen equipment.

Regular exposure to hot surfaces, sharp utensils, and cleaning chemicals.

Must maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and confidentiality.

May be required to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts to support a seven-day operation.

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

[email protected]

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

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.

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.

Bilingual

This job opening requires candidate to be fluent in English and Tlicho.

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 # 28130

Closing Date:  AUGUST 13, 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 $78,832 - $94,162) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5,536.

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