Cook Assistant

The position is located in the Sahtu¿ Dene Necha¿ Ko¿¿ Long Term Care Facility in Norman Wells. The NTHSSA is responsible for the effective delivery of health and social services in the Sahtu Region. The geographical area of responsibility comprises the Sahtu Region residents living in 5 communities: Tulita, Deline, Norman Wells, Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake.

The Cook Assistant reports directly to the Head Cook but has a close working relationship and day to day work accountability to the Nursing Clinical Care Coordinator. The incumbent works as part of the Dietary team to provide meal service to residents of an 18 bed long term care facility and 2 Transitional Care Beds as well as special requests from within the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of food, food preparation and equipment, safe food handling, and proper
storage methods.
• Knowledge and skills relating to nutrition, cooking, serving methods, and portion control.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to formulate and communicate procedures, meal plans, and schedules.
• Customer service skills.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Two (2) years of directly related experience in food preparation in a health care facility.
Equivalencies will be considered.

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More Information

Shift Work

This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

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

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #24191 Closing Date: September 29, 2023 - 23:59, Mountain Time.

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $32.96 per hour (approximately $64,272.00 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance.