Cook

Position: Cook Reporting to: Student Retention Liaison Location: Training and Education Centre Employment status: Term Employment until June 30, 2027 Job Summary: The role of the cook will involve planning, preparing and delivering light, healthy lunches to school-aged children in the before and after-school program. The cook will ensure the kitchen is clean, sanitized, and always safe. Responsibilities: Assemble, cook and prepare light lunch menu items; Modify menu items for children with strict food allergies or restrictions; Deliver prepared lunches daily to the school; Plan menus, determine appropriate food portions for school-aged children; Clean, sanitize and maintain kitchen and food preparation areas; Order, track and stock food, kitchen supplies and equipment; May supervise kitchen helpers; Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Culinary course and/or food service experience, preferred Food Handlers Certification required. Fluency in Mi’kmaq strongly recommended Strong organization and time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle Please note that successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory criminal record with a vulnerable sector check and child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment. Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application Process: Applications should be submitted electronically through Bamboohr and must include a resume, cover letter and 3 work related references or by email to [email protected] https://eskasonischoolboard.bamboohr.com/jobs/ Closing Date: September 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm

The cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering healthy lunches to students while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Additional duties include managing food inventory, accommodating dietary restrictions, and potentially supervising kitchen helpers.

Candidates should have culinary training or food service experience and must possess a valid Food Handlers Certification. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass criminal record and child abuse registry checks are mandatory.

• Time managementPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• Food preparationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Food preparation
• Menu planning
• Kitchen sanitation
• Inventory management
• Food safety
• Time management
• Organization
• Communication
• Culinary skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Food Handler's Card
• Food Services
• Food Preparation
• Time Management

• Food & Beverage
• Education
• Social Services
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week