Relief Assistant Cook

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres 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 Relief Assistant Cook supports the Head Cook in preparing and serving safe, nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks for students, staff and visitors.

The position helps ensure food services meet T¿¿¿ch¿ Community Services Agency (TCSA), GNWT and applicable food safety and nutritional standards. The Relief Assistant Cook may be responsible for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Cook.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with planning, preparing and serving daily meals and snacks.

Support the preparation of meals that meet nutritional and special dietary requirements.

Maintain food safety, sanitation and kitchen cleanliness standards.

Assist with food purchasing, inventory control and waste/recycling procedures.

Operate kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.

Provide respectful and professional service to students, staff and visitors.

Maintain confidentiality and use tact and discretion when dealing with student dietary needs.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

Completion of a recognized commercial cooking program.

One (1) year of experience in institutional cooking.

Knowledge of food preparation, food safety and sanitation practices.

Ability to prepare meals and snacks in accordance with menus and special dietary requirements.

Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen and as part of a team.

Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.

Successful completion of a criminal record check, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Assets

Experience working with a student population.

Ability to speak T¿¿¿ch¿.

Equivalencies can include

Three (3) years of cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen may be accepted in lieu of completion of a commercial cooking program.

Equivalent combinations of education and related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

Relief work is provided on an as-and-when-required basis and may involve short-notice shift coverage.

Work is performed in a busy school kitchen environment with regular interaction with students, staff and visitors.

The position requires standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying supplies, and frequent use of kitchen equipment.

The position requires compliance with food safety, sanitation and workplace health and safety requirements.

The Relief Assistant Cook may be required to assume responsibility for kitchen operations when the Head Cook is absent.

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

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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.

More Information

Relief Worker

This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire 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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28422

Closing Date: OCTOBER 16, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $36.53 per hour (approximately $71,233.50 per annum) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $2.84 per hour.

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