Northland School Division

Additional Information:

Northland School Division is seeking to fill the position of Full Time Head Cook for the Gift Lake School Lunch Program for the 2025-2026 school year. The school serving Kindergarten through Grade 10 is located in the Gift Lake Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. It is situated along Highway 750, about 84 kilometres northeast of High Prairie. This position is 7.7 hours per day, Monday to Friday, and will report to the school principal. 

Key Responsibilities

• A service-oriented attitude and a passion for working with school aged children
• Preparation of lunches according to the menu
• Serving lunches
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment in the commercial kitchen
• Placing and receiving grocery orders and inventory control
• Completing all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Adhering to cleaning/sanitizing protocols as determined by the Operations Manager and the school division

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience
• A recognized Food Safety Course is considered an asset

The salary for this position is based on qualifications and experience.  A comprehensive benefit package is also provided. Interested applicants are asked to email a complete resume including the names and contact numbers of three (3) professional references to: Federico Padagdag, Operations Manager, School Food Services at federico.padagdag@nsd61.ca. We thank all applicants in advance, however only those shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.