Cook

Job Summary

Location: Fort Smith

Department: Justice

Job ID: 28329

Salary: $87,714 - $104,749

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Open until filled

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Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

The Cook provides food services for the centre, within departmental guidelines of the Northwest Territories, in accordance with operational standards established in the Corrections Division, in order to provide safe and secure custody, rehabilitation and reintegration of sentenced and remanded Offenders.

The Cook reports to the Food Service Supervisor or Facility Manager and is indirectly responsible for inmate work crews of up to 12 inmates at mealtimes. The Cook will adhere to and maintain operational priorities and objectives, they will also participate in the orientation training and mentoring of new employees and/or relief workers. The Cook will have knowledge of food service procedures and practices and applicable health, safety (WHMIS), and sanitation standards. They will be able to plan and prepare meals for large numbers of people, and they will have the ability to maintain and keep appropriate records to ensure efficient service levels. The Cook will have proven leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills and the ability to supervise and instruct inmates. The incumbent will to communicate openly and effectively with an innate ability to build and maintain high, effective, strong working relationships.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Provincial Journeyman certificate in cooking, food safe certification and extensive experience in commercial or institutional quantity food preparation (Extensive is defined as 2 years minimum ongoing experience).

Incumbent must be First Aid and CPR Certified. Awareness of northern Aboriginal traditions and values would be an asset.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGAL ROAD

BOX 876

FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0

Tel (867) 872-8343

Fax (867) 872-3298

jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca

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

More Information

Shift Work

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

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 # 28329

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $42.17 per hour (approximately $86,448.50 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,100.

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