About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
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). A healthcare environment can be stressful for patients, residents, staff and/or visitors and the incumbent may encounter people in difficult or dangerous situations and be required to react in a professional and timely manner.
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.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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.
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
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). A healthcare environment can be stressful for patients, residents, staff and/or visitors and the incumbent may encounter people in difficult or dangerous situations and be required to react in a professional and timely manner.
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.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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.