About the role
##Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Smith, NT.
##Job Information
The Relief Cook works within Northwest Territories Corrections to provide food services in a secure facility, following departmental guidelines and operational standards. The role supports the safe custody, rehabilitation, and reintegration of individuals in custody. Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the Relief Cook prepares meals for up to 50 people and supervises inmate work crews, including assisting with apprenticeship training programs.
The Relief Cook also helps train new staff, ensures policies and procedures are followed, and operates as a Peace Officer while on duty, Work is directed by legislation (Federal-Corrections Conditional Release Act, Corrections Conditional Release Act, Prison and Reformatories Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Youth Justice Act, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Territorial GNWT Corrections Act, Corrections Regulations, Public Service Act, Access to Information Privacy Protection Act); and specific policies (Corrections Service Directives, Territorial Safety Acts and Legislation and the HR Manual).
Key responsibilities:
- Facilitates the delivery of food services to staff and inmates.
- Provides safe and secure custody of inmates within the facility to ensure the safety of society, inmates and staff.
- Provides direction to staff and inmates to contribute towards an effective, efficient and motivated working environment.
Key qualifications:
- Provincial Journeyman certificate in cooking, food safe certification and two (2) years of related experience.
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Class 5 Driver License
##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.
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About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
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About the role
##Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Smith, NT.
##Job Information
The Relief Cook works within Northwest Territories Corrections to provide food services in a secure facility, following departmental guidelines and operational standards. The role supports the safe custody, rehabilitation, and reintegration of individuals in custody. Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the Relief Cook prepares meals for up to 50 people and supervises inmate work crews, including assisting with apprenticeship training programs.
The Relief Cook also helps train new staff, ensures policies and procedures are followed, and operates as a Peace Officer while on duty, Work is directed by legislation (Federal-Corrections Conditional Release Act, Corrections Conditional Release Act, Prison and Reformatories Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Youth Justice Act, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Territorial GNWT Corrections Act, Corrections Regulations, Public Service Act, Access to Information Privacy Protection Act); and specific policies (Corrections Service Directives, Territorial Safety Acts and Legislation and the HR Manual).
Key responsibilities:
- Facilitates the delivery of food services to staff and inmates.
- Provides safe and secure custody of inmates within the facility to ensure the safety of society, inmates and staff.
- Provides direction to staff and inmates to contribute towards an effective, efficient and motivated working environment.
Key qualifications:
- Provincial Journeyman certificate in cooking, food safe certification and two (2) years of related experience.
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Class 5 Driver License
##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.
Not the right fit? Search for Relief Cook jobs in Fort Smith, NT
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.