We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. However, preference will be given to C/TFN Citizens, associate members and Indigenous candidates in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
This posting is to fill 1 full-time term position (from date of hire to March 6, 2026). This is a 2-week posting. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application, as this posting closes on April 8th, 2025, at 11:59pm. Resumes will be regularly screened until the position is closed.
Carcross/Tagish First Nation Mission Statement
The Carcross/Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve to protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation government for our future generations.
C/TFN Benefits
This position does not include traditional benefits. However, in lieu of benefits, you will receive an additional 6% of your salary with each pay cheque.
Your Role
Under the direct supervision of the Learning Centre Facility Manager, the Head Cook is responsible for a wide variety of kitchen duties for Government of Carcross/Tagish First Nation (GC/TFN) Learning Centre Facility and grounds.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring food quality, food safety (including reporting all food allergies), and food standards are met
- Overall responsibility for the kitchen’s daily operations
- Creating menus
- Monitoring and controlling stock levels
- Arranging for procurement of supplies through a P.O. system
- Liaising with suppliers for food orders and kitchen equipment
- Supporting the Facility Manager in the selection and hiring of personnel for Kitchen Helpers positions
- Implementation and monitoring of health & safety procedures in the kitchen
- Applying the FIFO method for perishable items to ensure correct stock rotation
- Maintaining, organizing, cleaning and disinfecting kitchen equipment and areas, including but not limited to fans, hoods, cooler, freezer, ice machine, dishwashing stations, storage racks, countertops, grills, stoves, ovens, floors, walls;
- Removing garbage daily
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume, clearly highlighting how you meet the qualifications outlined below. Candidates selected for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume, however a cover letter indicating your interest is encouraged.
- Knowledge of safe food handling procedures; (Food Safe Level 2 certification preferred)
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability
- Previous supervisory skills will be considered an asset
- Journeyperson Cook or willingness to apprentice and/or cooking experience would be an asset;
- Frontline supervisory skills including a demonstrated ability to coach and support staff will be considered an asset
- Ability to identify items in need of maintenance and/or repair
- Ability to be reliable and trustworthy
- Must be able to identify and work safely around kitchen equipment.
- Must be able to prepare food for groups up to 500 people.
- Must be able to work with large groups of kitchen staff as well as independently.
- Must be able to lift heavy items up to 50lbs.
- Operate all custodial equipment and tools safely and identify when/if it is not safe to operate equipment alone;
- Ability to safely operate all related kitchen equipment;
- Ability to perform cooking duties as required;
- Ability to work productively and independently under minimal supervision;
- Willingness to learn traditional and cultural practices of C/TFN as applicable within the facility setting;
- Willingness to work within and implement C/TFN models, structures and practices;
- Willingness to follow Health Inspection regulations.
- Excellent organization and time management skills
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s license
- Proof of Food Safe Level 2 Certification (if applicable)
Please note- there are no relocation costs associated with this position.
Applications/resumes must be received by 11:59pm on the closing date and can be emailed to [email protected]
with the competition number and name in the subject line.
Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.